Question

What is 5 squared minus twice as much of 8

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

5^2 - 2 x 8 is the equation

first you do exponents so now the equation looks like this: 25 - 2 x 8

then (when following pemdas) you multiply to get this: 25 - 16

last, you should subtract to get your answer: 9

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