Question

Evaluate: 2(6+4) – 3(5). Show all your steps or explain your thinking.

Answer 1

Hi there !

2( 6 + 4) - 3(5)

add up the numbers in brackets

2 ( 10 ) - 3(5)

Multiply 2 by 10 and 3 by 5

20 - 15

Subtract !

5

2 ( 6 + 4 ) - 3(5) = 5

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Answer 2

Remember to follow PEMDAS:

2(6+4) - 3(5)

Add in the first parenthesis:

2(10)-3(5)

Multiply to remove parenthesis:

20 - 15

Subtract:

5

I hope this helps! :)