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Using the order of operations, what should be done first when evaluating this expression? -1/2 ÷ 2 (9 + 3) - 4 - 3/4 (8) divide -1/2 ÷2 add 9 + 3 multiply -3/4 (8) subtract 3 - 4​
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Using the order of operations, what should be done first when evaluating this expression? -1/2 ÷ 2 (9 + 3) - 4 - 3/4 (8)

divide -1/2 ÷2
add 9 + 3
multiply -3/4 (8)
subtract 3 - 4​

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PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division or Division/Multiplication from left to right, Addition/Subtraction.
First, we need to get rid of the parentheses by adding 9+3.
Correct answer is: add 9+3
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Answer:

multiply -3/4 (8)

Explanation:

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