Math Problem Statement
Solve the expression 13 - 4 [-(3 - 5) + (-3 - 2) - (-2) * 3].
Solution
The expression from the image is:
Let's break it down and solve it step by step:
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Solve inside the parentheses:
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Now substitute back into the expression:
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Simplify the negative signs and multiplication:
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Substitute and simplify: [ 13 - 4 \left[ 2 + (-5) - (-6) \right] = 13 - 4 \left[ 2 - 5 + 6 \right] ]
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Now substitute back:
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Final calculation:
Thus, the value of the expression is 1.
Would you like more details, or have any questions about the steps?
Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:
- How would the solution change if one of the negative signs was altered?
- Can you explain why we prioritize parentheses first when solving such problems?
- What is the importance of simplifying signs like to ?
- How would you solve this if additional terms were added inside the brackets?
- What other types of operations can affect the order of solving expressions?
Tip: Always resolve the operations inside the parentheses first, and be careful with negative signs to avoid mistakes!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Order of Operations
Simplification
Algebraic Expressions
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8