Question

How do you solve `1- 6\div 2+ 15`?

Answer 1

`13`

Explanation:

dividing here has priorty so we need to do that first

`1-(6/2)+15`
`1-3+15`
`=13`

Answer 2

`13`

Explanation:

`"When evaluating expressions with mixed operations "`
`"there is a particular order that must be followed"`

`"follow the order as set out in the acronym PEMDAS"`

`["P-parenthesis (brackets). E-exponents (powers),"`
`"M-multiplication, D-division, A-addition, S-subtraction"]`

`rArr1-color(red)(3)+15larrcolor(red)"division"`

`"addition/subtraction are of equal precedence and can"`
`"be evaluated from left to right"`

`=-2+15larrcolor(red)"subtraction"`

`=13larrcolor(red)"addition"`