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how do I solve this equation 2-5[(-10)/(-5)*2-35]
 Jul 23, 2013
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"how do I solve this equation 2-5[(-10)/(-5)*2-35] "

The method is to start with the INNERMOST brackets and work outwards from there:
[(-10)/(-5)*2 -35] = [(+2)*2-35] = [-31]

and now substitute in the remainder of your sum:

2 - 5*[-31] = 2 + 5*31 = 157
 Jul 24, 2013

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