Question

After substituting, what is the first operation performed when evaluating 5 + (9 x minus 3) divide 2 for x = 5?

Answer 1

After substituting We multiply 5 with 9.

Explanation:

Given Expression 5 + ( 9x - 3 ) ÷ 2

5 + ( 9 × 5 - 3 ) ÷ 2

5 + ( 45 - 3 ) ÷ 2

5 + ( 42 ) ÷ 2

5 + 21

26