Question

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

Answer 1

Well the first step is parenthesis... now lets look inside the parenthesis

Answer 2

inside the parenthesis we have

Answer 3

now we go through PEMDAS again

Answer 4

exponent comes first

Answer 5

and is therefore our first operation

Answer 6

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