Question

4. Which operation should be completed first in the expression below? Use PEMDAS to evaluate. 24 ÷ (12 – 8) x 6 + 3 a. Add b. Subtract c. Multiply d. Divide

Answer 1

Option b - Subtract

Explanation:

Given : Expression
`24/(12-8)* 6+3`

To find : Which operation should be completed first in the expression below?

Solution :

P - Parentheses

E - Exponent

D - Divide

M - Multiplication

A - Addition

S - Subtraction

In the first step we solve the bracket in the expression
`24/(12-8)* 6+3`

So, we do subtraction i.e. 12-8=4

Therefore, option b is correct.