Example 3: Evaluate 9 - 5 ÷ (8 - 3) x 2 + 6 using the order of operations.
Solution:
Step 1: 9 - 5 ÷ (8 - 3) x 2 + 6 = 9 - 5 ÷ 5 x 2 + 6 Parentheses
Step 2: 9 - 5 ÷ 5 x 2 + 6 = 9 - 1 x 2 + 6 Division
Step 3: 9 - 1 x 2 + 6 = 9 - 2 + 6 Multiplication
Step 4: 9 - 2 + 6 = 7 + 6 Subtraction
Step 5: 7 + 6 = 13 Addition
48 / 2(9+3)
48 / 2 * 12
24 * 12
288
Simple.
To anyone who says you need to "clear" parentheses. No. Just No. Their purpose is to designate that what is within them needs to be completed first. Once that math is complete, they serve no purpose; therefore, they are removed
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