Question

25-2•(4-a) open parentheses and simplify

Answer 1

17 - a

Explanation:

1. Open parentheses: 25 - 2 x 4-a

2. Follow the Order of Operations to simplify:

-PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction):

- 25-2 x 4 - a

- 25 - 8 - a

- 17 - a