Simplify the expression 8² +9(12÷3 x 2) -6 Explain each of your steps.

Answer 1

PEMDAS

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8² +9(12÷3 x 2) -6

64 + 9(12/6) - 6

64 + (9 * 2) - 6

64 + 18 - 6 = 76

Answer 2

8² +9(12÷3 x 2) -6

I get:
64 + 9(8) - 6
= 64 + 72 - 6
= 130

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