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What is 12-8÷4x5? I need help

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Given the expression:


12-8÷4*5

Let's simplify the expression.

Apply the PEMDAS rule, we have;


\begin{gathered} 12-8÷(4*5) \\ \\ 12-8÷(20) \\ \\ 12-((8)/(20)) \end{gathered}

Solving further:


\begin{gathered} 12-(2)/(5) \\ \\ (12-2)/(5) \\ \\ =(10)/(5) \\ \\ =2 \end{gathered}

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