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The question is asking to simplify it

The question is asking to simplify it-example-1

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Answer:

18

Explanation:

1. Parentheses

(16÷2-2×3)

2. Multiplication/Division inside of the parentheses

16÷2=8, 2×3=6

(8-6)=2

3. The number 2 is still in Parentheses, you must solve ot first

2×5(2)-2

5×2=10

4. Multiply/Divide outside the parentheses

2×10-2

2×10=20

5.Subtract

20-2=18

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