The answer to the following problem is 26: But how do I write it using parentheses, brackets and braces....8 x 5 + 8 x 1 - 2 x 6 + 6 - 2 x 2 - 1

Question

I need help solving the question that I have already listed in the question box.

Answer 1

In order to solve this, you need to consider order of operations.  Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition Subtraction

 

The equation would come out like this 

 

(8x5) + (8X1) - (2x6) + 6 - (2x2) -1