Question

What is the first step you should take to solve the following expression? (2/12)-3^2+4*8-3^3

Answer 1

-23/6

Explanation:

2/12=1/6

3^2=3*3=9

4*8=32

3^3=3*3*3=9*3=27

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1/6-9+32-27

-23/6

Answer 2

solve for the parenthesis. PEMDAS