Solve (25-2-16)²+3 Divided by (8+5)√9: Order of Operations Challenge

Order of Operations with Mixed Division

Choose the correct answer to the following:

(25216)2+38+5:9= \frac{(25-2-16)^2+3}{8+5}:\sqrt{9}=

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00:00 Solve the following problem
00:03 Always calculate the parentheses first
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Choose the correct answer to the following:

(25216)2+38+5:9= \frac{(25-2-16)^2+3}{8+5}:\sqrt{9}=

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Step-by-step solution

This simple rule is the emphasis on the order of operations which states that exponentiation precedes multiplication and division, which precede addition and subtraction, and that operations within parentheses precede all others,

Let's consider that the numerator is the whole and the denominator is the part which breaks (every break) into whole pieces (in their entirety) among which division operation is performed, meaning- we can relate the numerator and the denominator of the break as whole pieces in closures, thus we can express the given fraction and write it in the following form:

(25216)2+38+5:9=((25216)2+3):(8+5):9 \frac{(25-2-16)^2+3}{8+5}:\sqrt{9}= \\ \downarrow\\ \big((25-2-16)^2+3\big):(8+5):\sqrt{9} We highlight this by noting that fractions in the numerator of the break and in its denominator are considered separately, as if they are in closures,

Let's return to the original fraction in question, meaning - in the given form, and simplify, separately, the fraction in the numerator of the break which causes it and the fraction in its denominator, this is done in accordance to the order of operations mentioned and in a systematic way,

Let's consider that in the numerator of the break the fraction we get changes into a fraction in closures which indicates strength, therefore we will start simplifying this fraction, given that this fraction includes only addition and subtraction operations, perform the operations in accordance to the natural order of operations, meaning- from left to right, simplifying the fraction in the numerator of the break:

(25216)2+38+5:9=72+313:9 \frac{(25-2-16)^2+3}{8+5}:\sqrt{9}=\\ \frac{7^2+3}{13}:\sqrt{9}\\ We will continue and simplify the fraction we received in the previous step, this of course, in accordance to the natural order of operations (which states that exponentiation precedes multiplication and division, which precede addition and subtraction, and that operations within parentheses precede all others), therefore we will start from calculating the numerical values of the exponents in strength (while we remember that in defining the root as strength, the root itself is strength for everything), and then perform the division operation which is in the numerator of the break:

72+313:9=49+313:3=5213:3 \frac{7^2+3}{13}:\sqrt{9}=\\ \frac{49+3}{13}:3=\\ \frac{52}{13}:3\\ We will continue and simplify the fraction we received in the previous step, starting with performing the division operation of the break, this is done by approximation, and then perform the remaining division operation:

5̸21̸3:3=4:3=43 \frac{\not{52}}{\not{13}}:3=\\ 4:3=\\ \frac{4}{3} In the previous step, given that the outcome of the division operation is different from a whole (greater than whole for the numerator, given that the divisor is greater than the dividend) we marked its outcome as a fraction in approximation (where the numerator is greater than the denominator),

We conclude the steps of simplifying the given fraction, we found that:

(25216)2+38+5:9=72+313:9=5213:3=43 \frac{(25-2-16)^2+3}{8+5}:\sqrt{9}=\\ \frac{7^2+3}{13}:\sqrt{9}=\\ \frac{52}{13}:3=\\ \frac{4}{3} Therefore, the correct answer is answer b'.

Note:

Let's consider that in the group of the previous steps in solving the problem, we can start recording the break and the division operation that affects it even without the break, but with the help of the division operation:

5213:352:13:3 \frac{52}{13}:3\\ \downarrow\\ 52:13:3 And from here on we will start calculating the division operation in the break and only after that we performed the division in number 3, we emphasize that in general we simplify this fraction in accordance to the natural order of operations, meaning we perform the operations one after the other from left to right, and this means that there is no precedence of one division operation in the given fraction over the other except as defined by the natural order of operations, meaning- in calculating from left to right, (Let's consider additionally that defining the order of operations mentioned at the beginning of the solution, which states that exponentiation precedes multiplication and division, which precede addition and subtraction, and that operations within parentheses precede all others, does not define precedence even among multiplication and division, and therefore the judgment between these two operations, in different closures, is in a different order, it is in calculating from left to right).

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Final Answer

43 \frac{4}{3}

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • PEMDAS Rule: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division (left to right), Addition/Subtraction
  • Technique: Calculate (25-2-16)² = 7² = 49, then add 3 = 52
  • Check: Final answer 43 \frac{4}{3} when 52÷13÷3 = 4÷3 ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Ignoring the colon division symbol
    Don't treat the colon (:) as just notation = wrong final answer! The colon means division, so 5213:3 \frac{52}{13}:3 becomes 52÷13÷3, not just 5213 \frac{52}{13} . Always perform both division operations from left to right.

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\( 12+3\cdot0= \)

FAQ

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What does the colon symbol (:) mean in this problem?

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The colon : symbol means division, just like the ÷ symbol! So 5213:3 \frac{52}{13}:3 means you first divide 52 by 13, then divide that result by 3.

Why do I calculate (25-2-16) before squaring it?

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Parentheses come first in PEMDAS! You must solve what's inside the parentheses (25-2-16 = 7) before applying the exponent to get 7² = 49.

Should I calculate √9 first since it's a square root?

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Yes! Square roots are exponents in PEMDAS, so √9 = 3 comes before the final division. This gives you 5213:3 \frac{52}{13}:3 to finish.

How do I know when to work left to right?

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Work left to right when operations have the same priority level. Since division and multiplication are equal priority, solve 52÷13÷3 as (52÷13)÷3 = 4÷3.

Can I get a fraction as my final answer?

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Absolutely! 43 \frac{4}{3} is a perfectly valid answer. Many order of operations problems result in fractions, and that's completely normal and correct.

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