Algebra1 Glencoe CCSS Edition page 12 problem 4

Question

Evaluate the expression.

30-14÷2

 

Answer 1

Order of Operations:

To simplify the expression follow the order of operations: (PEMDAS)

1.      Evaluate the expressions inside the Parenthesis/Brackets (P).

2.      Evaluate Powers/Exponents (E).

3.      Multiply and/or Divide in order from left to right (MD).

4.      Add and/or Subtract in order from left to right (AS). 

      A simple technique for remembering the order of operations is turned into phrase  "Please Excuse My Dear Aunty Sally"

Step:1

The expression is .

Simplify the expression using order of operations (PEMDAS)

Since there are no grouping symbols and powers, first operation is division.

=                          (Divide: )

Next operation is subtraction.

=                                 (Subtract: )

Solution:

The value of the expression is .