Answer
a. -12
b. -3
Work Step by Step
a. -3 + [(-2 - 5) - 2]
= -3 + [(-7) - 2]
= -3 + [-9]
= -12
b. $2^{3}$ - 10 + [-6 - (-5)]
= 8 - 10 + [-6 - (-5)]
= 8 - 10 + [-1]
= -3
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