Question

Which operation would u do first 2 · 15 - 2 ÷ 5 (order of operation)

Answer 1

You would multiply first.

Explanation:

The order of operations goes Multiplication or Division then Adding or Subtracting. The equation is 2 × 15 - 2 ÷ 5. Since there you have to multiply and divide you go left to right on the equation. This means that you multiply first.

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Answer 2

Multiply 2*15

Explanation:

2 · 15 - 2 ÷ 5

PEMDAS

Parentheses none

Exponents - none

Multiply and divide from left to right

2*15 = 30

Then 2÷5 = .4

30 - .4 = 29.6