First, using the order of operations(PEMDAS), you would solve what is inside the parenthesis. <span>(8.218 + 9.93) + (17.782 + 0.07) (</span>18.148) + (17.852) 18.148 + 17.852
Now, all you would have to do is add the two sums. 18.148 + 17.852 = <span>36 </span> The answer would be 36.
