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In the order of operations, parentheses come before everything else.
We start by solving the inner parentheses in the subtraction operation:
We continue with the inner parentheses in the division operation and then subtraction:
We continue solving the subtraction exercise within parentheses and then multiply:
What is the result of the following equation?
\( 36-4\div2 \)
Brackets always come first in BODMAS! Even though division normally comes before subtraction, the brackets around (5-2) mean you must solve this subtraction before anything else.
Always work from the innermost brackets outward. Think of it like peeling an onion - start with the center and work your way out layer by layer.
Both types of brackets work the same way in BODMAS! Whether you see square brackets [ ] or round brackets ( ), solve the innermost ones first.
Absolutely! When any number is multiplied by zero, the result is always zero. In this problem, we get , which is perfectly correct.
Work through each step slowly and write down every calculation. For this problem: (5-2)=3, then 3÷3=1, then 1-1=0, finally 0×4=0. Each step should make sense!
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