Question

I need help plz. Show your work! 23 + 5 x 3 - 100 + 19 in PEMDAS!

Answer 1

-43

Explanation:

Steps to PEMDAS:

P: parenthesis - There are no parenthesis in this equation.

E: exponents - There are no exponents in this equation.

M: multiplication 5 x 3 = 15

D: division There is no division in this equation.

A: addition 23 + previous 15 + 19 = 57

S: subtraction Previous answer 57 - 100 = -43

Therefore, the answer is -43.

Answer 2

-43

Explanation:

Follow PEMDAS as well as the left -> right rule.

Note that: PEMDAS =

Parenthesis

Exponents (& Roots)

Multiplication

Division

Addition

Subtraction

First, solve the multiplication:

23 + (5 * 3) - 100 + 19

23 + (15) - 100 + 19

Simplify. Follow the left-> right rule:

(23 + 15) - 100 + 19

38 - 100 + 19

(38 - 100) + 19

-62 + 19 = -43

-43 is your answer.

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