Question

Simplify using order of operations: 3^3 - (8 x 3).
A. -15
B. -3
C. -2
D. 3

Answer 1

order of operations: PEMDAS
Parenthesis
Exponents
Multiplication/Division (left to right)
Addition/Subtraction (left to right)
so for 33 - (8 x 3)
multiply first then subtract.

Answer 2

i don't understand this

Answer 3

33 - (8 x 3)
you would multiply first so
8 x 3 =

Answer 4

24

Answer 5

then subtract so
33 - 24 =

Answer 6

9

Answer 7

yes...
but now I'm wondering why it does not match up with any of the options :/

Answer 8

yeah i was wondering the same thing

Answer 9

are you sure you aren't missing anything in the question? or copied the correct options?

Answer 10

oh yes sorry about that its 3^3

Answer 11

okay, so what is 3^3 = ?

Answer 12

9

Answer 13

3^3 = 3 x 3 x 3 =

and might I ask for the full question?

Answer 14

27

Answer 15

and i don't what you meant by full question

Answer 16

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Answer 17

oh okay,
so since we already know that 8 x 3 = 24
then what is 27 - 24 = ?

Answer 18

3

Answer 19

yep :)