Question

I got 12 for this but can someone go over it and show the steps please & thanks!!

Answer 1

12

Explanation:

Solve the bracket

2* (4÷2-5)^2 -6

2× (2-5)^2 -6

2×(-3)^2 -6

2×(-3×-3)-6 (- × - = +) Negative × Negative = Positive

2×(9)-6

18-6

12 is the final answer

Answer 2

=12

Explanation:

2 × {4 ÷ 2 -5}^2 -6

Solve the brackets first

2 × { 2 -5}^2 -6

2 ×{
`-3^(2)`} -6

2 × 9 -6

18 -6

= 12