Question

In the problem below, what is the SECOND operation that should be performed:

42 - (28 + 7) + 111

Answer 1

Add -28 and -7 (2nd operation)

Explanation:

42-(28+7)+111

Step 1: Remove the brackets

42-28-7-11

Step 2: Add 42 and 111( 1st operation ) you can also rewrite to avoid confusion

42+111-28-7

= 153-28-7

Step 3: Add -28 and -7 (2nd operation)

153-28-7

=153-35

Step 4 : Subtract

153-35

=118

Answer 2

42-35+111
7+111
118
Hope you got the answer