Question

12 3(12 - 5) + 8(4) 4) 6 - (9 - 2) + 3(6)

Explanation:

Step1: Solve parentheses first

$3(12 - 5) + 8(4) = 3(7) + 8(4)$

Step2: Perform multiplication

$3(7) + 8(4) = 21 + 32$

Step3: Add the results

$21 + 32 = 53$

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Step1: Solve parentheses first

$6 - (9 - 2) + 3(6) = 6 - 7 + 3(6)$

Step2: Perform multiplication

$6 - 7 + 3(6) = 6 - 7 + 18$

Step3: Calculate left to right

$6 - 7 + 18 = -1 + 18 = 17$

Answer:

$3(12 - 5) + 8(4) = 53$
$6 - (9 - 2) + 3(6) = 17$