Question

What is the first step in evaluating the expression shown below?

12 : (7.4 - 3.6) + 8 - 2
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Subtract 7.4 - 3.6.
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Divide 12 : 7.4.
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Add 3.6 + 8.
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Subtract 8 - 2.

Answer 1

pemdas (parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction) so you subtract what's in the parentheses (7.4 - 3.6)