Question

6+2(5)-3+8=?

show supporting work.

Answer 1

=2

Explanation:

6+2=8+5=13 3+8=11 11-13=2

Answer 2

21

Explanation:

6 + 2(5) - 3 + 8

Expand the bracket

6 + 2 x 5 - 3 + 8

6 + 10 - 3 + 8

Add

16 + 5

21