Question

What is the (10) for?

Answer 1

23

Step-by-step equation

(18+2)+2(10)÷4-2

20+20÷4-2

20+5-2

25-2

23

Answer 2

2(10) is implied multiplication

Explanation:

( 18+2) + 2(10) ÷4 -2

PEMDAS

Parentheses first

( 20) + 2(10) ÷4 -2

Then exponents ( we have none)

Then multiply and divide from left to right

20 + 20÷4 -2

20 + 5-2

Then add and subtract from left to right

25 -2

23

2(10) is implied multiplication