Question

what is 39 ÷ (2+ 1) - 2 × (4 + 1)

Answer 1

The given expression is

$36\colon(2+1)-2\times(4+1)$

First, we solve the additions inside the parenthesis

$36\colon3-2\times5$

Then, we solve the produce and the division

$12-10$

At last, we subtract

$12-10=2$

Hence, the answer is 2.