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What is the answer and steps to 18(2 − 1) ÷ 3 + 4

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The answer is 10, by using pemdas you can just either add, subtract, multiply or divide.

10

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Hi! When you see problems like this, always refer to PEMDAS!

P - Parenthesis

E - Exponents

M - Multiplication

D - Division

A - Addition

S - Subtraction

Also note that you go from left to right and parenthesis is always first!

18(2-1)÷3+4

Start with the parenthesis and subtract 2 from 1. That'll leave you with 1.

18(1)÷3+4

Next is multiplication since there are no exponents. Multiply 18 by 1. That'll leave you with 18.

18÷3+4

Now, divide 18 from 3. That'll leave you with 6.

6+4

Finally, you may add the final two. 6 plus 4 is 10.

With that being said, the correct answer is 10.

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