Question

Maggie says that if the expression 12 divided by 3 with and exponent if 2, you would divide before simplifying 3 with an exponent of 2. Is she right? Explain

Answer 1

Maggie is incorrect.

Explanation:

Maggie is incorrect because when solving an equation you have to follow the rules of GEMDAS/PEMDAS

Grouping symbols or Parentheses

Exponents

Multiply and/or Divide whichever come first from left to right

Add and/or Subtract whichever come first from left to right

Therefore you have to solve the exponent first.