Question

Which expression has the same value as 7 − 6 ⋅ 3 + 2

a. (7 − 6) ⋅ 3 + 2
b. 7 − 6 ⋅ (3 + 2)
c. 7 − (6 ⋅ 3) + 2
d. (7 − 6) ⋅ (3 + 2)

Answer 1

C, because it’s 6 times 3 in parentheses and your doing the 7 minus that plus the 2

Answer 2

7 − (6 ⋅ 3) + 2

Explanation:

7 − 6 ⋅ 3 + 2

PEMDAS says we need to multiply before we add and subtract

7 − (6 ⋅ 3) + 2