Question

Using the order of operations, what would be the first step:

4−8÷1−3[3+(7−5)2]

Answer 1

(7-5)

Explanation:

According to PEMDAS, parenthesis go first. But there are two sets of parenthesis so the one inside the other goes first.

Next would be [3+(2*2)]

Then, [3+4]

Then, -8/1

Then, -3(7)

So the question would be 4-8-21

Which gives you -25 as an answer.

I realize that you weren't asking for the whole thing but maybe there are follow up questions.