Question

What should be done first to evaluate the expression?

6 + 8 ÷ 4 + (4 × 5)²

Answer 1

First, follow the first step in PEMDAS so you would do the parenthesis first followed by exponents, multiplication, division, addition, then subtraction

Explanation:

6 + 8 ÷ 4 (4*5)^2

6 + 8 ÷ 4 + 20^2

6 + 8 ÷ 4 + 400

6 + 2 + 400

= 408

Answer 2

Do the parentheses first :) ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ