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Evaluate: 5-3[2+(-5)]2-8

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Answer:

15

Explanation:

5 - 3[ 2 + (-5)] 2 - 8

Subtract 5 from 2 to get −3.

5 - 3 (-3) × 2 - 8

Multiply 3 and −3 to get −9.

5 - (-9 × 2) - 8

Multiply −9 and 2 to get −18.

5 - (-18) - 8

The opposite of −18 is 18.

5 + 18 - 8

Add 5 and 18 to get 23.

23 - 8

Subtract 8 from 23 to get 15.

15

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