Question

What is the value of 30 minus 2 (7 + 2) minus 1?
A.11
B. 14
C. 17
D. 19

Answer 1

30 - 2(7+2) -1

PEMDAS

Parentheses first

30 - 2(9) -1

Then multiply and divide

30 - 18 -1

Then add and subtract

12-1

11

Explanation:

Answer 2

A. 11

Explanation:

30 - 2(7+2) - 1

30 - 2(9) -1

30-18- 1

12-1

11