Question

What should be done first to evaluate the expression?

6 + 8 ÷ 4 + (4 × 5)2

Add 6 and 8.
Divide 8 by 4.
Evaluate the exponent.
Multiply 4 by 5.

Answer 1

The answer you’re looking for is “Multiply 4 by 5.”

According to PEMDAS, you would first need to do what’s inside the parenthesis (4 x 5).

P - Parenthesis
E- Exponent
M - Multiplication
D - Division
A - Addition
S - Subtraction

Good luck.