Question

Which operation would be completed second in the following expression?7^2 - 3 + 9 × 8 ÷ 2multiplysubtractdividesimplify the exponent

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation

The first operation should be simplifying the exponent.

49 -3 +9x8/2

Then, we must multiply and divide (left to right):

=49-3+36

Therefore, the second operation is a multiplication.