Evaluate.
(16 + 32 ÷ 4)(21 – 6 • 3)

Question

Evaluate. 
(16 + 32 ÷ 4)(21 – 6 • 3)

noseboy908 · Answer

The most important thing here is PEMDAS. Are you familiar with this method, or any other, of  remembering the order of operations?

anonymous · Answer

the answer is 72

anonymous · Answer

Parenthases
Exponents
Multiplication
Division
Addition
Subtraction

anonymous · Answer

32/4=8+16=24 . 6.3=18, 
21-18=3, 
24.3=72..

noseboy908 · Answer

Correct! So, noting that the first thing we have to take care of is the parenthesis, let's do that. In the first set given, what's the first thing we have to do?

anonymous · Answer

add

noseboy908 · Answer

No, look again at your list.

anonymous · Answer

nope. gotta divide

noseboy908 · Answer

Jay, please stop.

anonymous · Answer

stop what?
 helping?

anonymous · Answer

i was about to say Division i thought i was wrong

anonymous · Answer

tatty you are doing great. would you prefer me to help you?

noseboy908 · Answer

You're right, don't worry. Now, having divided 32/4, now we add it to 16. That equals what/

noseboy908 · Answer

*?

anonymous · Answer

i just need help i dont care who its from and 24

anonymous · Answer

okay I totslly got you, but I will let him take over, I don't wanna be rude. good luck girly!

noseboy908 · Answer

Correct Tatyy, so now we'll keep that number in mind for later, and move to the second set of parenthesis. According to PEMDAS, which is the first part we do in it?

anonymous · Answer

multiplication?

noseboy908 · Answer

Correct. So, please do that. What does that part equal to?

anonymous · Answer

im multiplying 24 and 6....im sorry im home schooled they never really explained

noseboy908 · Answer

Why are you multiplying 24 and 6?

anonymous · Answer

ooo no 3 i think

anonymous · Answer

nevermind i get it

noseboy908 · Answer

Ok, so what does the second set of parenthesis simplify to?

anonymous · Answer

18..?

noseboy908 · Answer

That's what the second two integers combine to equal, but if you understand, what does the whole second set of parenthesis equal to?

anonymous · Answer

21-18= 3 then 24 x 3 = 72..... i hope i did this right

noseboy908 · Answer

Don't worry, you're completely correct! That's your final answer.

anonymous · Answer

I said that 10 minutes ago, but I suppose I should have explained it..

anonymous · Answer

you just said the answer

anonymous · Answer

i know. i said i should have explained it.

anonymous · Answer

oh ..thank you

anonymous · Answer

you are welcome.