Question

Simplify the numerical expression
2-(5.6-4^2)+7=

Answer 1

19.4

alternate form
19/5 or 19 2/5

Answer 2

19.4

Explanation:

2-(5.6-4^2)+7

PEMDAS

Parentheses first

(5.6-4^2)

Exponents

5.6 -16

Then subtract

-10.4

Replace the parentheses with -10.4

2-(-10.4)+7

Now add and subtract from left to right

2+10.4+7

19.4