Question

What should be done first to evaluate the expression?

6 + 8 ÷ 4 + (4 × 5) 2

Answer 1

multiply 4 by 5

Explanation:

6 + 8 ÷ 4 + (4 × 5)

ALWAYS do the stuff in parenthesis FIRST!!!!

Answer 2

(4 x 5)

Explanation:

Hey there!
(4 x 5) is in parentheses, so it should be the first to be solved. Think of PEMDAS, in order, Parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, then subtraction. The solve this equation, solve in this order. Hope this helps!