Question

I don't understand how to begin this problem

Answer 1

I would first add 5 and 2 together, then multiply that by 3. Finally you would subtract the 1. After solving for what is inside the parentheses you would multiply it by 2 for your final answer.

2•(3(5+2)-1)
2•(3(7)-1)
2•(21-1)
2•(20)
40