Simplify using the order of operations. please show your math work step by step. 3. [2 + (12 - 2 . 4)] + 5 please help me

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David Pratt · Answer 1 · 2021-05-03T01:21:22+0000

Answer:

23

Explanation:

3 * [2 + (12 - 2 * 4)] + 5

~Multiply whats in parenthesis

3 * [2 + (12 - 8)] + 5

~Subtract whats in parenthesis

3 * [2 + (4)] + 5

~Add whats in brackets

3 * 6 + 5

~Multiply

18 + 5

~Add

23

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