Question

What is a correct way to evaluate the expression 80 - (50 – 35)?

Answer 1

`65`

Explanation:

According to PEMDAS, you need to deal with parenthesis first

50-35 = 15

Now you need to multiply, or distribute the negative sign

-(15) becomes -15

Finally, you need to subtract 15 from 80

80-15 = 65

Answer 2

PEMDAS!!! (Parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction)

Explanation:

Parentheses first!

50-35=15

Then subtraction!

80-15=65

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