Find the Exact Value ((2+(-5+4)-(-8))-2)

$((2 + (- 5 + 4) - (- 8)) - 2)$

Step 1

Multiply $- 1$ by $- 8$ .

$(2 - 5 + 4 + 8 - 2)$

Step 2

Subtract $5$ from $2$ .

$(- 3 + 4 + 8 - 2)$

Step 3

Add $- 3$ and $4$ .

$(1 + 8 - 2)$

Step 4

Add $1$ and $8$ .

$(9 - 2)$

Step 5

Subtract $2$ from $9$ .

$(7)$

Step 6

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$7$

Decimal Form:

$7$