Question

What is the first step in evaluating the expression shown below?

(12.9 – 3.1) × 6.2 – 2 + 43

Answer 1

Each batch of cookie mix need 0.4 cups of sugar, and each batch can make 16 cookies. If Ashley is making 4 batches of cookies, how much sugar does she need?

Answer 2

Explanation:

(12.9-3.1)*6.2-2+43 PEDMA

9.8*6.2-2+43 Parenthesis

60.76-2+43 Multiply

101.76 add and subtract