Question

Which shows the correct steps for evaluating (2 + 4 × 5) – 3?

Answer 1

19

Explanation:

(2 + 4 × 5) -3

Order of Operations: PEMDAS

Parentheses first, inside parentheses multiply first:

(2 + 4 × 5) - 3

(2 + 20) - 3

22 - 3

19

Answer 2

Hey there!

`\huge\textsf{Do PEMDAS to solve}`

`\huge\textsf{Parentheses}`

`\huge\textsf{Exponents}`

`\huge\textsf{Multiplication}`

`\huge\textsf{Division}`

`\huge\textsf{Addition}`

`\huge\textsf{Subtraction}`

`\large\textsf{(2 + 4 }\mathsf{*}\large\textsf{ 5) - 3}\\\\\large\textsf{= 2 + 4 }*\large\textsf{ 5 - 3}\\\\\large\textsf{4}\mathsf{\ *}\large\textsf{ 5 = \bf 20}\\\\\large\textsf{= 2 + 20 - 3}\\\\\large\textsf{2 + 20 = \bf 22}\\\\\large\textsf{= 22 - 3}\\\\\large\textsf{= \bf 19}\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\boxed{\boxed{\huge\textsf{Answer: \bf 19}}}\huge\checkmark`

`\large\textsf{Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!}`

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