Question

Evaluate 12(20 - 17) - 3•6
A.18
B.205
C.1320
D.198

Answer 1

A. 18

Explanation:

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Step 1: Write out expression

12(20 - 18) - 3(6)

Step 2: Multiply parenthesis

12(20 - 18) - 18

Step 3: Parenthesis

12(3) - 18

Step 4: Multiply

36 - 18

Step 5: Subtract

18