Question

$60 \div 5(7 - 5) = x$

Answer 1

60 ÷ 5(7 - 5) = x

• Solve inside the parentheses first.

60 ÷ 5(2) = x

• Solve from left to right because multiplication and division are in no particular order. Solve 60 ÷ 5.

12(2) = x

• Now multiply.

x = 24