Asked by sierra (6th grade)

Can you check my work?
(4+16)- 20+7=
The answer is either 7 or -7?
Answered by Ms. Sue
4 + 16 = 20
20 + 7 = 27
27 - 20 = 7

Answered by Chi Chi
The answer is 7...Always solve the numbers in the brackets first in any given equation. Then the 4+16 in the bracket will cancel out the -20 outside the bracket then you are left with 7!
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