Question

What is the value of this expression? 3 × (7 – 2) + 4 A. 12 B. 19 C. 23 D. 27 HELP!

Answer 1

Follow the order of operation: PEMDAS

Parenthesis
Exponents (and roots)
Multiply
Divide
Add
Subtract

3 x (7-2) + 4

first do Parenthesis (as it shows up first)

7 - 2 = 5

Next, Multiply (the next one you have to do)

5 x 3 = 15

Finally, add

15 + 4 = 19

B. 19 is your answer

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