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(8-5)(5-3)^2 I need help please

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Answer:

Explanation:

So start with your parentheses, (8-5)(5-3). 8-5=3 and 5-3=2, and when two parentheses are next to each other they will be multiplied.

Example: 3(5-3)^2 ---> 3 x 2^2
Although this "^" means "to the power" so 2 to the power of 2 is 2 x 2=4

So putting it all together we get, (8-5)(5-3)^2 --> 3(5-3)^2 --> 3 x 2^2 [2x2=4] --> 3 x 4 = 12
Your final answer is 12!

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