first 5+2 which is 7 then multiply by 3 which is 21 then subtract 1 which is 20 then multiply by 2 for a final answer of 40. 40 is the answer
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2 × (3(5 + 2) - 1)
Start out by working from inside the parenthesis.
2 × (3(7) - 1)
Simplify.
2 × (21 - 1)
Simplify.
2 × (20)
Simplify.
40
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