How do we evaluate #12\cdot 2^ { 3} + 4#?

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Jim G.
Dec 29, 2016

#100#

Explanation:

To evaluate an expression with #color(blue)"mixed operations"# there is a particular order that must be followed.

Follow the order as set in the acronym PEMDAS [ Parenthesis(brackets), Exponents(powers), Multiplication, Division, Addition and Subtraction ]

#rArr12xx2^3+4#

#=12xx8+4larr" Exponent"#

#=96+4larr" Multiplication"#

#=100larr" Addition"#

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