how do you solve a problem that has number in parentysis?

6-2 x (12/2) =
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6-2x(12/2)=   you do what is in the parenthesis 1st: 12/2 which is 6

so now you have 6-2x(6) then you do -2x(6) which is -12

6- -12x change that to 6+12x and that is your answer

6-2x(12/2)= 6+12x

remember this phrase is will help you:

PEMDAS do them in this order

P: parenthesis

E: exponents

M: multiply

D: divide

A: add

S: subtract
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