Question

What step comes first to solve 18/2 - 5 + 7 - 12

Answer 1

You would do 18/2 first.

Explanation:

In order of P.E.M.D.A.S (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction), Division is the first main operation you would do, therefore making 18/2 the first thing to do.