Question

What is the first step when evaluating the expression (4 + 8 ÷ 2) x 5 – 1

A: 4+8
B:8÷2
C: 2x5
D: 5-1​

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

Follow the order of PEMDAS. So you gotta solve inside the prenthesis first following the order of pemdas and division comes first.

Parentheses

Exponent

Multiplication

Division

Addition

Subtraction