Question

Order of Operations Consider the numerical expression: 3 + 6 × (5 + 4) ÷ 3 − 7.

Question 1

To evaluate the numerical expression, what is the first step in the order of operations?

A Perform any calculations inside parentheses.

B Perform all additions, working from left to right.

C Perform all multiplications, working from left to right.

D Perform all divisions, working from left to right.

Question 2

Evaluate the given numerical expression.
Responses

A 21

B 14

C 9

D 12

Answer 1

1. A
because PEMDAS, parentheses go first

2. B 14

3+6 x (5+4) / 3-7
3+6 x 9 / 3 -7
3+18-7
14

Answer 2

Add 5 +4 × 6 ÷ 3 - 7 + 3and you will get 14 and that is your answer