Question

What should be done first to evaluate the expression?

8 × 4 ÷ 3 + 52 - 8

Divide 4 by 3
Square 5
Add 3 and 5
Multiply 8 and 4

Answer 1

From PEMDAS

P-- Parethesis

E--- Exponents

M--- Multiplication

D--- Division

A--- Addition

S---- Subtraction

Exponent should be done before the other operations.

so

5² =25

Answer 2

Square 5.

Explanation:

`8*4/3+5^2-8`

Step 1: Define.

Whenever you solve problems with multiple operations, remember this:

PEMDAS:

Parenthesis

Exponential equations (exponents)

Multiplication/division

Addition/subtraction

PEMDAS is the order in which you should solve multiple operational equations.

Step 2: Conclude.

Therefore, the first step in order to evaluate this expression is square 5. (Any number to the 2nd power is called 'squared.')