how can i simplify [(15÷2)+34]-8.5+26
[(15/2)+34]-8.5+261st take care of whats inside of the ():[(7.5)+34]-8.5+26add up whats inside of the []:[41.5]-8.5+2641.5-8.5+26now add everything up:41.5-8.5+2633+26=59your answer is 59.