Can you check my work?

(4+16)- 20+7=
The answer is either 7 or -7?

2 answers

4 + 16 = 20
20 + 7 = 27
27 - 20 = 7
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!