Question

What is the value of this expression?

4+3×(8−2)+4

(1) 26

(2) 30

(3) 46

(4) 70

Answer 1

it’s 26 first you subract 8-2 then multiply it by 3 and just combine any like terms

Answer 2

`\Longrightarrow: \boxed{\sf{26}}`

Explanation:

Use the order of operations.

PEMDAS stands for:

• Parentheses
• Exponents
• Multiply
• Divide
• Add
• Subtract

4+3(8-2)+4

First, solve parentheses.

(8-2)=6

Rewrite the problem down.

4+3*6+4

Multiply the numbers from left to right.

3*6=18

4+18+4

Add the numbers from left to right.

4+18=22

22+4=26

`\Longrightarrow: \boxed{\sf{26}}`

• Therefore, the correct answer is 26.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.