Question

Which expression represents the sequence of operations described below?

subtract 4 from 8, then multiply the result by 5

Answer 1

Answer: 5 x (4-8) or 5(4-8)

Explanation:

First, put 4-8 in brackets, because you need to do it first and without brackets you would do the multiplication first (because of BEDMAS). Then, you would multiply your subtraction by 5.

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Answer 2

5(8-4)

Explanation:

You need to do the subtraction first, so put it in parenthesis because otherwise subtraction comes after multiplication if you follow PEMDAS, then put a five outside to multiply it by the difference of 8 and 4.