Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - 1.8 Exponential Notation and Order of Operations - 1.8 Exercise Set - Page 66: 56

Answer

$13$

Work Step by Step

Using order of operations, the given expression, $ 9-(3-5)^3-4 $, evaluates to \begin{array}{l} 9-(-2)^3-4 \\\\= 9-(-8)-4 \\\\= 9+8-4 \\\\= 17-4 \\\\= 13 .\end{array}
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