How do you get 10 using the numbers 1, 1, 8,and 5 with the 4 basic operations?

Apparently my teacher found a solution but I'm not sure if this problem has an answer.
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How do you get 10 using the numbers 1, 1, 8,and 5 with the 4 basic operations?

well i hope i can help you :D

lets see..

5x4=20

1+1=2

2+8=10

20-10=10

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