Question

23 - (2 + 4) - 15 ÷ 3

Answer 1

12

Explanation:

Use Order of Operations, or PEMDAS to find the order at which to solve this problem:

P - Parenthesis

E - Exponents

M - Multiplication

D - Division

A - Addition

S - Subtraction

Step 1: Solve inside the parenthesis

23-(6)-15÷3

Step 2: Complete the division

23-(6)-5

Step 3: Solve the subtraction

12

Answer 2

12

Explanation:

23 - (2 + 4) - 15/3

23 - (6) - 5

23 - 6 - 5

12