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Order of Operations

Simplify by using the order of operations

(31-9)-12 ÷ 2

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(PEMDAS)

First, you would start with parentheses, which is (31-9). This would equal 22.
(22-12÷2)
After that, you would do the division, which is 12÷2. This would equal 6.
(22-6)
Finally, you subtract 6 from 22, and this would equal 16.
Therefore, your final answer should be 16.

hope this helped! =^.^=
User Irteza Asad
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22-6= 16 is the answer to the question

1. parenthesis (31-9)= 22

2. division 12/2= 6

3. subtraction: 22-6= 16
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