Question

simplify: 3[2(6 + 4)-8]+8÷2

Answer 1

3[2(6 + 4)-8]+8÷2

Inner most bracket (6 + 4):
= 3[2(10)-8]+8÷2

Multiplication within the bracket (2(10)):
= 3[20-8]+8÷2

Bracket (20 - 8):
= 3[12]+8÷2

Multiplication (3(12)):
= 36+8÷2

Division (8÷2):
= 36+4

Add (36 + 4):
=40

Answer: 40