Question

Solve using order of operations.
16 + (4 ∙ 2) – 3

Answer 1

The answer would be 21.

Step-by-step explanation: First, you would multiply what is in the parentheses, 4 x 2 = 8.

Next, you add. 16 + 8 = 24

Then, you subtract. 24 - 3 = 21.

Answer 2

Answer: 21

Order of operations, multiply first

16 + (4 x 2) - 3

= 16 + (8) - 3

Then add/subtract as needed from left to right

24 - 3

= 21