Question

Whats the first step in evaluating this expression?

3 x [9 - (4+2) ÷ 2]

Answer 1

Parenthesis

(18)

Step-by-step explanation:

3 · [9 - (4+2) ÷ 2]

= (3)(9 + −3)

= (3)(9) + (3)(−3)

= 27 − 9

= 18