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Given the expression 3(4²) + 4 + 16-9, which operation would you perform first?

A. 3x4
B. 4²
C. 4+ 16
D.
16-9

1 Answer

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Answer: 4²

Explanation:

There is some rule but just remember:

1. parenthesis

2. exponents

3. division/multiplication

4. subtraction/addition

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