Question

Select the statement that describes the expression 5 + (3 x 6) − 4. 5 times the sum of 3 and 6, then subtract 4 Add 5 to the product of 3 and 6, then subtract 4 Add 5 to the product of 3 and 6, then add 4 Add 5 to the quotient of 3 and 6, then subtract 4

Answer 1

Answer: B

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Answer 2

Answer: Add 5 to the product of 3 and 6, then subtract 4

Explanation:

We will use the order of operations. Looking at 5 + (3 x 6) − 4, we would:

[1] Multiply 3 x 6

[2] Add 5 to that product

[3] Subtract 4 from that value

This means the answer to your question is:

Add 5 to the product of 3 and 6, then subtract 4