Question

Evaluate following the correct order of operations.

17 - 5 + 8

16
20
30
4

Answer 1

BODMAS is the shortened way of telling the order

Bracket

Of

Division

Multiplication

Addition

Subtraction

Therefore addition should be done first

17 - 5+8=17-13=4

Answer 2

PEMDAS has addition before subtraction there for you would do 5+8=13 then 17-13 which equals 4