Question

Use the order of operation to evaluate the expression below

4+[8 ÷(8-7) +6 -12] . 10

Answer 1

4+[8 ÷(8-7) +6 -12] . 10

4+[8÷1+6-12].10

4+[8+6-12].10

4+[14-12].10

4+2×10

4+20

24

Answer 2

First do inside the parentheses:

4 + [8/1 + 6-12] . 10

Now work inside the brackets doing division first

4 + [8 + 6 -12]. 10

Still inside the brackets add an subtract from left to right:

4 + 2 . 10

Multiply:

4 + 20

Add to get final answer of 24