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What is the first step you should take to solve the following expression? (2 ÷ 12) - 3² + 4 x 8 - 3³

User SadSido
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Answer:

The parenthesis
(2)/(12)

Explanation:

Parenthesis

Exponents

Division

Multiplication

Addition

Subtraction

Underlined = Left to right:

if equation is:
(1)/(2) × 6 ÷ 2

We would do
(1)/(2) × 6 first

Same with Addition and Subtraction

User Aurand
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Answer:

PEMDAS

Explanation:

Parenthesis

Exponent

Multiplication

Division

Addition

Subtraction

User Visal
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