How do we do this math problem 47-(13+15)

when we do this kinda math problem do we do whats inside bracket first or do it the way it written out.
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47 - (13 + 15) =

do the operation inside the brackets first:

47 - 28 = 19
by Level 6 User (23.1k points)

47-(13+15)

first open the bracket by multiplying it by minus sign

:. 47(-*13+-*15)

=47-13-15

=47-28

=19

by Level 1 User (360 points)

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