Solve Complex Expression: [(8²-3+5²+7·2)²:100]·(100:10)

Order of Operations with Nested Expressions

Solve the following exercise:


[(823+52+72)2:100](100:10)= [(8^2-3+5^2+7\cdot2)^2:100]\cdot(100:10)=

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00:00 Solve the following problem
00:03 Break down and calculate the exponents
00:14 Solve the multiplication and division operations before the addition and subtraction
00:29 Continue to solve the expression according to the proper order of operations, parentheses first
00:45 Write the division as a fraction
00:50 Break down the exponent
00:53 Simplify wherever possible
00:57 This is the solution

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Understand the problem

Solve the following exercise:


[(823+52+72)2:100](100:10)= [(8^2-3+5^2+7\cdot2)^2:100]\cdot(100:10)=

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Step-by-step solution

We will simplify this expression while maintaining the order of operations which states that parentheses come before multiplication and division,which come before addition and subtraction.

Let's start first by simplifying the expressions in the parentheses, we will note that in this expression there are two pairs of parentheses between which multiplication takes place.

Notice that the left inner parentheses are raised to a power, so let's start simplifying the expression which is within the inner parentheses.

((823+52+72)2:100)(100:10)=((643+25+14)2:100)(100:10)=(1002:100)(100:10) \big((8^2-3+5^2+7\cdot2)^2:100 \big)\cdot(100:10)=\\ \big((64-3+25+14)^2:100 \big)\cdot(100:10)=\\ \big(100^2:100 \big)\cdot(100:10)

We simplified the expression which is in the inner parentheses found within the left parentheses.

We did this in two steps because there are addition and subtraction operations between terms in parentheses, and there is also multiplication of terms (according to the order of operations, we first calculated the terms in parentheses, then we calculated the result of the multiplication in these parentheses and then we performed the addition and subtraction operations which are in the parentheses).

Then, we will simplify the expression which is in the left parentheses first, and only then we will simplify the expression which is in the right parentheses.

We will start by calculating the term in parentheses since parentheses precede multiplication and division, then we will perform the division operation which is in the parentheses:

(1002:100)(100:10)=(10000:100)(100:10)=100(100:10)=10010=1000 \big(100^2:100 \big)\cdot(100:10)=\\ \big(10000:100 \big)\cdot(100:10)=\\ 100\cdot(100:10)=\\ 100\cdot10=\\ 1000 In the last steps we divided within the right set of parentheses and finally we multiplied.

Let's summarize the steps of simplifying the given expression:

((823+52+72)2:100)(100:10)=(1002:100)(100:10)=100(100:10)=10010=1000 \big((8^2-3+5^2+7\cdot2)^2:100 \big)\cdot(100:10)=\\ \big(100^2:100 \big)\cdot(100:10)=\\ 100\cdot(100:10)=\\ 100\cdot10=\\ 1000

Therefore the correct answer is answer C.

Note:

The expression in the left parentheses in the last steps can be calculated numerically step by step as described there, but note that it is also possible to reach the same result without calculating their numerical value of the terms in the expression, by using the law of exponents to give terms with identical bases:

aman=amn \frac{a^m}{a^n}=a^{m-n}

This is done as follows:
1002:100=1002100=10021=100 100^2:100=\\ \frac{100^2}{100}=\\ 100^{2-1}=\\ 100

First we converted the division operation to a fraction, then we applied the above law of exponents while remembering that any number can be represented as the same number to the power of 1 (and any number to the power of 1 equals the number itself) .

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Final Answer

1000

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • PEMDAS Rule: Parentheses first, then exponents, multiplication/division, addition/subtraction
  • Technique: Work inside-out: 823+52+72=643+25+14=100 8^2-3+5^2+7\cdot2 = 64-3+25+14 = 100
  • Check: Substitute final answer: 10010=1000 100 \cdot 10 = 1000

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Calculating operations from left to right without following PEMDAS
    Don't solve 823+52+72 8^2-3+5^2+7\cdot2 as 64-3=61, then 61+25=86 = wrong result! This ignores the order of operations and gives incorrect intermediate values. Always follow PEMDAS: calculate exponents first (82=64,52=25 8^2=64, 5^2=25 ), then multiplication (72=14 7\cdot2=14 ), then addition and subtraction from left to right.

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FAQ

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Why do I need to solve the innermost parentheses first?

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The order of operations (PEMDAS) requires you to work from the inside out! You must simplify 823+52+72 8^2-3+5^2+7\cdot2 before you can square it or divide by 100.

Can I just use a calculator for the whole expression?

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Yes, but be careful with parentheses! Make sure to enter: ((8^2-3+5^2+7*2)^2÷100)*(100÷10). Missing even one parenthesis will give you the wrong answer.

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

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The colon (:) means division! So 1002:100 100^2:100 is the same as 1002÷100 100^2 ÷ 100 or 1002100 \frac{100^2}{100} .

How can 100² ÷ 100 equal 100 without calculating 10,000?

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Use the exponent rule: aman=amn \frac{a^m}{a^n} = a^{m-n} . So 10021001=10021=1001=100 \frac{100^2}{100^1} = 100^{2-1} = 100^1 = 100 . This saves time and reduces calculation errors!

What if I get a different number than 100 in the inner parentheses?

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Double-check your arithmetic! Calculate step by step: 82=64 8^2=64 , 52=25 5^2=25 , 72=14 7\cdot2=14 , then 643+25+14=100 64-3+25+14=100 . If you don't get 100, review each calculation.

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