The first step when simplifying any expression is parentheses. However, in the following expression, the first operation you perform is simplifying the exponent. Justify this reasoning.

(6^2 + 3 x 10.5) – 8.2

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The first step when simplifying any expression is parentheses. However, in the following expression, the first operation you perform is simplifying the exponent. Justify this reasoning.

(6^2 + 3 x 10.5) – 8.2

cwrw238 · Answer

i can't think of any reason why you shouldn't remove parentheses first in this case

cwrw238 · Answer

in fact ' PEDMAS'  says to do this

anonymous · Answer

what does PEDMAS mean?

cwrw238 · Answer

Parenthese Exponent Divide/Multiply Add/Subtract

- gives the order of operations

anonymous · Answer

ok so what should i write down? should i say, i cant find a reason you wouldnt remoce the perentheses first.

anonymous · Answer

remove

cwrw238 · Answer

i would say 'There is no reason why we should not deal with the parentheses first
and exponent second. Any order would be acceptable with this expression',

anonymous · Answer

ok so i will say There is no reason why we should not deal with the parentheses first
and exponent second. Any order would be acceptable with this expression,,,,, thanks so much you are a great help

cwrw238 · Answer

yw