Question

Use the order of operations to evaluate this expression: 7+(5-9)2 + 3(16-8).​

Answer 1

23

Explanation:

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets

2. Parenthesis

3. Exponents

4. Multiplication

5. Division

6. Addition

7. Subtraction

Left to Right

Step 1: Write expression

7 + (5 - 9)2 + 3(16 - 8)

Step 2: Parenthesis (subtraction)

7 + (-4)2 + 3(8)

Step 3: Parenthesis (multiplication)

7 - 8 + 24

Step 4: Subtract

-1 + 24

Step 5: Add

23