Question

How do I do this problem?
7+3 * [ 8+8 *( 5+9)] they say the answer is 367 but I can't get it right? Thanx

Answer 1

I agree with "they"

Answer 2

Work from the inner most bracket out!

Answer 3

@rgarcia876 Can you start???

Answer 4

Yeah but the answer doesn't come out right for me. This is how I've done it 5+9 = 14 =
7+3 * [8+8 * 14] then I do 8+8 = 16 7+3 * [16 *14] then 16*14 = 224
7 + 3 * 224 and then i get stuck?! Can someone explain a little how they do it?

Answer 5

Nope... do 8 times 14 after 5+9... PEMDAS within each set of parenthesis

Answer 6

do inner brackets then multiply by 8. then add 8. then times that by 3. then add 7.