Question

In the following math problem, which operation should you fo first? 8+3(7 x 4)- 5 ÷ 2 =

Answer 1

You would do multiplication first (7*4) because according to PEMDAS or GEMS, parentheses and other grouping symbols are done first.

Answer 2

The operation you would do first is 7*4 as according to PEMDAS.

PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, and Addition and Subtraction.

In the order of PEMDAS, you would do whatever expression is in the parentheses, and in this case it is 7*4.