Question

Use the order of operations to find the value of the expression 2 + 3 x 16 - 2 x 21 - 3

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

2+3x16-2x21-3

2+ (3x16)- ( 2x21) -3

2 + 48 - 42 -3

50 -42-3

8-3= 5

Answer 2

=5

Explanation:

2+3*16-2*21-3=

2+(3*16)-(2*21)-3=

2+(48)-(42)-3=

2+6-3=

8-3=

=5

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