Question

Using complete sentences, explain what might happen if the order of operations was used to solve a literal equation

Answer 1

BIDMAS
1) First evaluate any expressions inside Brackets.
2) Next Evaluate any Expressions that have an index associated with them.
3) The third step is to perform any multiplication and division
4) The Last step is to compete any addition or subtractions that are left.

BIDMAS above is a shorthand for this order.

Answer 2

is this the answer ?

Answer 3

Well I guess so, unless there is anything else you need to know. Ah add a sentence about simplification but that is not part of BIDMAS