Question

What is the first step in evaluating the expression 3 × (5 + 4) – 27 ÷ 9?

Answer 1

Parenthesis.

Explanation:

Parenthesis

Exponent

Multiply or

Divide

Add or

Subtract

PEMDAS is the order to solve expressions like so.

Answer 2

Explanation:

According to BODMAS

the first way to evaluate the expression is starting from brackets.,

=3 * 9 -27 / 9

= 3 * 9 - 3

= 27- 3

=24