Question

Simplify
23 + (8-5) * 4 - 52

Answer 1

-17

Explanation:

23+(8-5)*4-52

1. Solve parentheses- 8-5=3 so 23+3*4-52

2. Then do multiplication- 3*4=12, 23+12-52

3. Then add or subtract but go left to right23+12=35 35-52

4. Subtract, 35-52=-17 -17

Answer 2

the final answer is -17