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Simplify
23 + (8-5) * 4 - 52

User Pavon
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Answer:

-17

Explanation:

23+(8-5)*4-52

1. Solve parentheses- 8-5=3 so 23+3*4-52

2. Then do multiplication- 3*4=12, 23+12-52

3. Then add or subtract but go left to right23+12=35 35-52

4. Subtract, 35-52=-17 -17

User RazrFalcon
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the final answer is -17

User Jeff Porter
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