Question

how would you solve this order of operations: (6.1) x (1.4) + (8.4) x (9.0)?

Answer 1

The expression is

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"

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First operation is evaluating expression within the parentheses.

Next operation is addition.