Question

Evaluate 12 − 6 + (14 − 8)2 = ____________. (1 point)

Answer 1

18

Explanation:

When solving these types of questions, you want to remember PEMDAS. According to PEMDAS, P is parenthesis. (14-8) is in parenthesis. 14-8 is 6.

Now the equation looks like this:

12-6 + (6)2

There are no Exponents in this equation, but there is multiplication. If there are no operations between two integers, that means it is likely to be multiplication. 6 x 2 is 12.

Now the equation looks like this:

12-6+ 12

Even though, according to PEMDAS, Addition is before subtraction, you can do either one from left to right. Even with multplication and division.

Now the equation looks like this:

6+12

Obviously 6+12 is 18. So, 18 is the answer.

Answer 2

18

Explanation:

you do PEMDAS

there is parenthesis

12-6+6 times 2

there is multiplication

12-6+12

then there is subtraction and addition so you have to do it left to right

18