Question

What would you do first to simplify 8 + (2×5)? A. add B. subtract C. multiply D. Divide

Answer 1

Multiply
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pemdas

P=parenthesis
E=exponents
M= multiply
D=division
A= addition
S: subtraction

Answer 2

Given the following expression:

8 + (2 × 5)

For an expression involving multiple operations, we will be applying the PEMDAS Rule (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).