-(5-3)² + (8) - (-2) - 3 [4 + (-1)²]
Remember to follow PEMDAS
Simplify
5 - 3 = 2
2² = 4
-4 + 8 - (-2) - 3[4 + (-1)²]
Note that two negatives = 1 positive. Simplify
4 + 2 - 3[4 + (-1)²]
-1² = -1 x -1 = 1
4 + 2 - 3(4 + 1)
4 + 2 - 3(5)
6 - 15
-9
-9 is your answer
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