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Simplify: 72 divided by (4+2)2.

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72 divided by 12 equals 6
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Answer:

6

Explanation:

Use PEMDAS

72 divided by (4+2)2

First parentheses

4 + 2 = 6

72 divided by 6*2

No exponents, so now multiplication

6*2 = 12

72 / 12

Solve and get 6

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