How do you simplify 9 -[(4*2+6)-9]+(4+2*6)?

1 Answer
Mar 26, 2018

20.

Explanation:

Using PEMDAS we start with multiplying the terms inside the parentheses:

9-[(8+6)-9]+(4+12)

Then you add the terms inside the parentheses:

9-[(14)-9]+(16)

Now combine the terms in the brackets:

9-[5]+(16)

Add/subtract to get:

20