Question

What is 7 × (12 + 8) - 6=

Answer 1

Recall the order of operations:

Groupings
Exponents
Multiplication
Division
Addition
Subtraction

First, we simplify the terms inside the parentheses
`(12+8)=20`. Next, following the order of operations, we multiply this by 7, to get 140. Finally, we subtract 6 to get 134.

Answer 2

Your calculator will tell you it is 134.