Question

Arnold needs to simplify the expression below.

4.3x3+ 11
(8.2-0.5x 7)-6
Which operation should he perform first?
7+6
0.5x7
8.2-0.5
3+11

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

Answer 2

0.5x7

Explanation:

Assuming that the original expression is
`4.3*3+ 11(8.2-0.5*7)-6`, according to PEMDAS multiplication takes priority over addition and subtraction,, and therefore, from the choices given, 0.5 * 7 must be performed first.