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What is the first step in solving 31 + 2 - 8(3)

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Answer:

Multiply 8x3

Explanation:

Orders of operations state that parenthesis should be the first step in solving an equation

P-parenthesis

E-exponents

M- multiplication

D-division

A- addition

S- subtraction

User RaviU
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Answer:


31 + 2 - 8(3) \\ \\ = 31 + 2 - 24 \\ \\ 33 - 24 \\ \\ = 9

# be careful#

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