Question

Which operation would you do first in the following numerical expression?

10 - 4 ÷ 2 x 5
Group of answer choices

Division

Multiplication

Addition

Subtraction

Answer 1

Division (Option 1 or A)

Explanation:

Use pemdas

p - parentheses

e - exponents

m - multiplication

d - division

a - addition

s - subtraction

10 - 4 ÷ 2 x 5

division first ---> 10 - 2 x 5

multiplication second - 10 - 10

simplify - 0

Answer 2

Division

Explanation:

PEDMAS = Parentheses, Exponents, Mult/Div (whichever comes first), Add/Sub (whichever comes first)

Division is the first that comes