How do you solve #7+8(3^2-2)#?
2 Answers
Use the PEMDAS method.
Explanation:
The PEMDAS method is a method of simplifying an expression with multiple operations. PEMDAS stands for:
Parentheses
Exponents
Multiplication
Division
Addition
Subtraction
Let's go through our expression and solve it using this method.
Parentheses
We have
Our expression now reads
There are no exponents.
Multiplication
We have
Our equation now reads
There is no division.
Addition
We have
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Explanation:
First count the number of terms....
Follow the order of operations, doing strongest operations first.
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