Question

Look at the following problem. Which step should occur first to solve this problem? 2 + (3 - 9) ÷ 4 ⋅ 4

Answer 1

2 + (-6) ÷ 4 ⋅ 4

Explanation:

Given in the question an expression,

2 + (3 - 9) ÷ 4 ⋅ 4

First step to solve this problem is to solve the arithmetic which is inside the brackets.

= 2 + (-6) ÷ 4 ⋅ 4

= 2 - 6 ÷ 4 . 4

Anything in parentheses always come first when solving a problem.