What is the first step in simplifying the expression (2-3times4+5)^2?

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smendyka
Jan 2, 2017

The first step in simplifying this expression is to evaluate the terms within the parenthesis - starting with the multiplication and following the rules for operations in math.

Explanation:

(2 - (3 xx 4) + 5)^2 = (2 - 12 + 5)^2 =

((2 - 12) + 5)^2 = (-10 + 5)^2 = (-5)^2 = 25

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