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Which operation should you perform first in the expression 7x2^3?

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Answer:

Below,

Explanation:

The exponent part is done first

7 x 2^3

= 7 * 8

= 56.

You use the acronym PEMDAS:-

( E ( exponential) comes before M (multiply))

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