Question

What am I supposed to do when parentheses are side by side like this?

Answer 1

Evaluate each expression inside both grouping symbols, then multiply the result.

Explanation:

`\displaystyle (3 - 1)(4 + 2) = (2)(6) = 12`

G - Grouping Symbols

E - Exponents

M\D - Division & Multiplication [left to right]

S\A - Subtraction & Addition [right to left OR vice versa]

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