How do you simplify 30-[9+4(8-5)]? Algebra Expressions, Equations, and Functions PEMDAS 1 Answer MeneerNask Apr 14, 2015 First you get rid of the inner brackets, then the outer: =30-[9+4*3]=30-[9+12]=30-21=9 Answer link Related questions What is PEMDAS? How do you use PEMDAS? How do you use order of operations to simplify 3(7-2)-8? What are common mistakes students make with PEMDAS? How do you evaluate the expression 5[8+(3-1)]-2? How do you simplify the expression 4(30-(3+1)^2)? How do you evaluate the expression x^4+x if x=2? Is it okay to add first before subtracting in 4-6+3? How do you simplify (-3)^2+12*5? How do you simplify (4-2)^3-4*8+21div3? See all questions in PEMDAS Impact of this question 2428 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License