When simplifying the following expression, what operation would you do FIRST? 3^2 - 4 x 1

A. Add 4 and 1.
B. Find the value of 3^2
C. Multiply 4 and 1.
D. Subtract 3^2 - 4

Question

When simplifying the following expression, what operation would you do FIRST? 3^2 - 4 x 1

A.	Add 4 and 1.
	B.	Find the value of 3^2
	C.	Multiply 4 and 1.
	D.	Subtract 3^2 - 4

anonymous · Answer

In B do you mean "Find the value of 3^2?

anonymous · Answer

oh yesh :) when i copy and paste the question the powers dont come out so i have to put the liddo carrot between them sorry yea it is 3^2

anonymous · Answer

Then B is your answer. Remember the order of operations:

P.E.M.D.A.S.
P     Parentheses
E      Exponents
MD   Multiplication & Division
AS     Addition & Subtraction