Simplify 35 - [30 + {10 + (12 - 10 - 4)}].

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  1. -3
  2. 2
  3. -2
  4. 3

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Option 1 : -3
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Given:

Expression to simplify: 35 - [30 + {10 + (12 - 10 - 4)}]

Formula Used:

Simplification of nested brackets

Calculation:

Start with the innermost bracket:

⇒ (12 - 10 - 4)

⇒ 2 - 4

⇒ -2

Next, move to the curly brackets:

⇒ {10 + (-2)}

⇒ 10 - 2

⇒ 8

Finally, simplify the square brackets:

⇒ [30 + 8]

⇒ 38

Now subtract from 35:

⇒ 35 - 38

⇒ -3

The simplified result is -3.

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