What is #36-:9-8+21-:3#? Algebra Expressions, Equations, and Functions PEMDAS 1 Answer Tazwar Sikder Sep 26, 2016 #3# Explanation: We have: #36 div 9 - 8 + 21 div 3# Let's use the rules of operator precedence: "PEMDAS": #= 4 - 8 + 7# #= 11 - 8# #= 3# Answer link Related questions What is PEMDAS? How do you use PEMDAS? How do you use order of operations to simplify #3(7-2)-8#? What are common mistakes students make with PEMDAS? How do you evaluate the expression #5[8+(3-1)]-2#? How do you simplify the expression #4(30-(3+1)^2)#? How do you evaluate the expression #x^4+x# if x=2? Is it okay to add first before subtracting in #4-6+3#? How do you simplify #(-3)^2+12*5#? How do you simplify #(4-2)^3-4*8+21div3#? See all questions in PEMDAS Impact of this question 2282 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License