Question

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8^3 - 9 · 2 ÷ 3
(evaluate this expression)

Answer 1

8^3 - 9 * 2 ÷ 3 = 506/1 = 506

Explanation:

Exponentiation: 8 ^ 3 = 512

Multiple: 9 * 2 = 18

Divide: : 3 = 18 : 3 = 6

Subtract: = 512 - 6 = 506

Answer 2

506

Explanation:

8³ - 9 · 2 ÷ 3

Use order of operations:

Parentheses

Exponent

Multiplication/Division (left to right)

Addition/Subtraction (left to right)

First, simplify the exponent.

512 - 9 · 2 ÷ 3

Now do multiplication.

512 - 18 ÷ 3

Then division.

512 - 6

Finally, subtraction.

506