18+4(10-2 to the third power) -2 A. 42
B. 24
C.22
D.44
I got 42 but it says its wrong on the calculator please include a step by step explaination

The answer is 24

18+4(10−23)−2

=18+4(10−8)−2

=18+(4)(2)−2

=18+8−2

=26−2

=24

Step-by-step explanation:

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x= -3

step-by-step explanation:

step 1: simplify brackets

4 - x - 1 = 6

step 2: simpilfy

3 - x = 6

step 3: subtract 3 from both sides

-x = 6 - 3

step 4: simpilfy 6 - 3

-x = 3

step 5: multiply both sides by -1

x = -3