Question

using the order of operations which operation in the given expression should we complete first ? 25 divided by 5 minus (2 minus 1) squared

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

25 ÷ 5 - (2 - 1)² =

Parentheses go first.

= 25 ÷ 5 - (1)²

Now do the exponent.

= 25 ÷ 5 - 1

Now division.

= 5 - 1

Finally, do the subtraction.

= 4