Solve the exercise:
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Solve the exercise:
According to the rules of the order of operations, we first solve the exercise within parentheses:
Now we obtain the exercise:
We place in parentheses the multiplication and division exercises:
We solve the exercises within parentheses:
Now we obtain the exercise:
Solve the following problem:
\( 187\times(8-5)= \)
PEMDAS (or BODMAS) is the universal math rule! Parentheses always come first, no matter what operations are inside or outside them.
When you have both multiplication and division, work from left to right. In this problem, comes before , so do them separately, not in sequence.
Absolutely! Division often creates decimals. is perfectly correct, and is the right final answer.
You'll get the wrong answer! For example, doing gives you a completely different result. Always start with parentheses - it's the most important step!
Use PEMDAS: Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally. Or think:
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