Question

Choose the operation you need to perform first. 2. 3+5x8+2 (1 point) O add 3 and 5 multiply 5 and 8 together Odivide 8 by 2

Answer 1

2)

The order of operations is shown below

P = parentheses

E = exponent

M = multiplication

D = division

A = addition

S = subtraction

The given expression is 3 + 5 x 8 ÷ 2

The first sign in the expression when we follow the order of operations above is multiplication(x). Thus, the correct option is

multiply 5 and 8 together