[suellenslack]

want to answer a skill testing question ,and can't remember how after 60 years!(2x12)/4+10-6=

[smoothy]

How do you start with it? Simplify the fraction first. Multiply the two numbers betwee the parenthases, divide that by 4, then take and add the result of 10 minus 6 to that.

[ebaines]

The "trick" is to remember the proper order of operations:

1, Parentheses,
2, Exponents,
3. Multiply or divide,
4. Add or subtract.

or "PEMDAS:" for short.

Try it on your problem, then post back with the answer you get and we'll check it for you.

[ma0641]

When you are done, you will be surprised! The answer is right in front of you!