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Which operation would you do first in the following equation?

10 - 4 +1.5

ANSWERS:

Division
Multiplication
Addition
Subtraction

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subtraction because if it comes before addition it is to be solved first

User Bobby Oster
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Answer:

Add 4 + 1.5 First

Explanation:

P - Parentheses

E - Exponents

M - Multiplication

D - Division

A - Addition

S - Subtraction

Go down the list of PEMDAS in order from top to bottom

User Marthursson
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