A gift shop had 500 coloring pencils. The shop sold 3 sets of 20 coloring pencils, 6 sets of 12 coloring pencils, and 10 sets of 18 coloring pencils. Write a numerical expression to show how many coloring pencils are left. Evaluate the numerical expression using order of operations. Show your work.

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13 April, 18:28

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Virginia · Answer 1

500=x+3 (20) + 6 (12) + 10 (18)

x=unknown

500=x+60+72+180

500=x+312

-312 - 312

188=x

Trevon Stevenson · Answer 2

500 - (3*20) - (6*12) - (10*18) = 188 pencils left