70-2(40÷8)-4=? looking for the answer

70-2(40÷8)-4=

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Discussion:

In the order of operation, parentheses comes before subtraction so the expression equals

70 - 2 (5) - 4   =>                               as 40/8 = 5

= 70 - 10 - 4      

= 60 - 4            

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I believe the first respondent gave the same answer -- I just wanted to supply a few more steps for you

Thank you,

MrB

x = 17

step-by-step explanation:

1st step: isolate x.

24 - 3x = -27

-24         -24

-3x   =   -51

2nd step: divide.

-3x     =   -51

  3             3

  x       =     17

hope this