Question

How much is 4+2x(10-5)

Answer 1

4+2x(10-5)

firstly...multiply the 2x with the one in bracket.

so..

4+2x(10)+2x(-5)

4+20x-10x

4+10x

Answer 2

Explanation:

Remember using the order of operations do what's in the ( ) first.

4 + 2x(10-5)

4 + 2x(5) Now multiply

4 + 10x This is your answer UNLESS the x was meant as a multiplication sign.

Which in the case:

4 + 2x(10-5)

4 + 2x(5)

4 + 10

14