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What is the result of the expression 8 - (4 + 2)?

The correct answer is: 2

To solve the expression 8 - (4 + 2), you need to follow the order of operations, which tells you to perform calculations inside the parentheses first. In the expression, start by evaluating the parentheses: 1. Calculate the sum inside the parentheses: 4 + 2 equals 6. 2. Now, substitute this back into the expression: 8 - 6. 3. Finally, subtract 6 from 8, which gives you 2. Thus, the result of the expression 8 - (4 + 2) is indeed 2. This confirms that the correct answer is consistent with the calculations performed.