Question

Use the order of operations to evaluate this expression: 7 + (5 – 9)2 + 3(16 ÷ 8).​

Answer 1

it is 29, not 5.

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Explanation:

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Answer 2

= 7 + (5 – 9)2 + 3(16 ÷ 8)

= 7 + (-4)2 + 3(2)

= 7 + (-8) + 6

= -1 + 6

= 5

Explanation:

Remember to use PEMDAS when solving.