Question

Evaluate each expression if a = 3 , b = 5 and c=1 b-c

Answer 1

4

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

a = 3, b = 5, c = 1

b - c

Step 2: Evaluate

1. Substitute: 5 - 1
2. Subtract: 4