Question

Simplify the following:
1. 26-[40 - {26 -(16 - 12 - 7)}]​

Answer 1

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= 26 - [40 -{26 -(16 - 12 - 7)}]

= 26 - [40 -{26 -(-3)}]

= 26 - [40 - 26 + 3 ]

= 26 - [40 - 23]

= 26 - 17

= 9

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