Question

Use the order of operations to evaluate this expression: 7 + (5 – 9)2 + 3(16 ÷ 8).

Answer 1

Answer: 29

Explanation:

7+(5 - 9)²+3(16 ÷ 8) =

7+(-4)² + 3(2) =

7 + 16 + 6 =

23 + 6 =

29

Answer 2

Remember to use PEMDAS when solving.

= 7 + (5 – 9)2 + 3(16 ÷ 8)

= 7 + (-4)2 + 3(2)

= 7 + (-8) + 6

= -1 + 6

= 5

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