Question

Using the order of operations, what should be done first to evaluate (-2)³ + 4 ÷ (-15 + 9)(3) - 4?

1.) Add -15 and 9.

2.) Divide 4 by -15.

3.) Subtract 4 from 3.

Answer 1

answer is 1.) Add -15 and 9.

using PEMDAS

Answer 2

1.) Add -15 and 9.

Explanation:

We have been given an expression
`(-2)^3+4/ (-15+9)(3)-4`. We are asked to choose the correct step to evaluate our given expression.

We will use order of operations PEMDAS to solve our given problem.

P = Parenthesis,

E = Exponent,

M/D = Multiplication or division (from left to right).

A/S = Addition or subtraction (from left to right).

So, first of all, we need to remove parenthesis. To remove parenthesis, we have to add -15 and 9, therefore, 1st option is the correct choice.