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