Question

Use the order of operations to evaluate the expression.7 + { 6 + (3 x 2 )} x 5A. 67B. 95C. 97D. 125

Answer 1

67 (Option A)

Step-by-step explanation

Given:

`7+\lbrace6+(3*2)\rbrace*5`

Desired Outcome:

Evaluate the expression

Using the order of operations

Note: Follow the following ORDER to evaluate the expression

1. The parenthesis are completed first.

2. The exponents come next.

3. Multiplication and division are done from left to right when they are encountered.

4. Addition and subtraction are done from left to right when they are met.

1. Complete parenthesis first

`\begin{gathered} 7+\lbrace6+6\rbrace*5 \\ 7+\lbrace12\rbrace*5 \end{gathered}`

2. Multiplication and division are done from left to right when they are encountered.

`\begin{gathered} 7+\lbrace12\rbrace*5 \\ 7+60 \end{gathered}`

3. Addition and subtraction are done from left to right when they are met.

`\begin{gathered} 7+60 \\ =67 \end{gathered}`

Hence, the answer is 67 (Option A)