Question

Use order of operations to evaluate the expression.
12 x (3 + 4) ÷ 2 - 10

Answer 1

Explanation:

Add: 3 + 4 = 7

Multiple: 12 * the result of step No. 1 = 12 * 7 = 84

Divide: the result of step No. 2 : 2 = 84 : 2 = 42

Subtract: the result of step No. 3 - 10 = 42 - 10 = 32

Answer 2

32

Explanation:

Here's the order of what to solve:

Parenthesis

Exponents

Multiply

Divide

Add

Subtract

12 x (3 + 4) ÷ 2 - 10

12 x 7 ÷ 2 - 10

12 x 7 ÷ 2 - 10

84 ÷ 2 - 10

84 ÷ 2 - 10

42 - 10

42 - 10

= 32