How do you simplify #2+8 [8+2 times (5-7)]# using order of operations? Algebra Expressions, Equations, and Functions PEMDAS 1 Answer Kashan Hanif Nov 16, 2015 34 Explanation: #2+8[8+2xx(5−7)]# #=2+8[8+2xx(-2)]# #=2+8[8+(-4)]# #=2+8[8-4)]# #=2+8[4]# #=2+32# #=34# Answer link Related questions What is PEMDAS? How do you use PEMDAS? How do you use order of operations to simplify #3(7-2)-8#? What are common mistakes students make with PEMDAS? How do you evaluate the expression #5[8+(3-1)]-2#? How do you simplify the expression #4(30-(3+1)^2)#? How do you evaluate the expression #x^4+x# if x=2? Is it okay to add first before subtracting in #4-6+3#? How do you simplify #(-3)^2+12*5#? How do you simplify #(4-2)^3-4*8+21div3#? See all questions in PEMDAS Impact of this question 1616 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License