Question

6 + 3 x 42 – 7 what are these steps?

Answer 1

is that an x or a times sign?

Answer 2

6 plus 3 times 4^2 - 7

Answer 3

Its an X sorry..

Answer 4

ok, can your rephrase this entire problem then?

Answer 5

Here we need to think about the order of operations. You've likely seen this, but PEMDAS is a useful acronym.
Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, and then Addition/Subtraction

Answer 6

Its a times sign not an ex..

Answer 7

but jb, make sure that when you advance to a higher level, you dont have to use pemdas. its something you just need to know, the way you know how to breathe

Answer 8

so we'll calculate 4^2 first: 16
Multiply 16 by 3: 48
add 6: 54
Subtract 7: 47

Answer 9

very true mathfreak. It is something that you should practice until it seems intuitive

Answer 10

I figured it out.. Thanks so much!!

Answer 11

no problem