Question

Evaluate 3^2 + (8 - 2) • 4 - 6 over 3

Answer 1

GEMDAS:
Grouping:
8-2=6.
Exponents:
N/A
Multiplication:
6*4=24.
Division:
Saved for last because everything else is technically within the group of the numerator.
Addition:
32+24=56
Subtraction:
56-6=50.
Division:
50/3, cannot be rationally simplified further.
Unless the 'over 3' only applies to the 6.

Answer 2

Wait, did 32 just change to 3^2, or am I crazy?

Answer 3

I just changed it, and the 'over 3' only applies to the 6.

Answer 4

Well, that changes things significantly.

Answer 5

I'm sorry. >.<

Answer 6

Grouping:
8-2=6.
Exponents:
3^2=9.
Multiplication:
6*4=24
Division:
6/3=2.
Addition and Subtraction:
9 + 24 - 2=31.

Answer 7

Just make sure to apply parentheses next time, otherwise there will be a slew of different possible answers.

Answer 8

Dude, thank you so much. I appreciate it. And can you show me an example of how I should of asked my question correctly?

Answer 9

(3^2)+(8-2)*4-(6/3)
Parentheses around the exponent the number is raised to, so that you don't think there's a larger value in the exponent of three.
Put the 6/3 in parenthesis or you'll think more of it is being divided by three. Further, you should keep the way you type your operations consistent: don't type partially in symbols and then for division type 'over three', because that's confusing.
I hope this helps, it's a LOT easier to answer these questions when you use parentheses right.

Answer 10

Thank you!

Answer 11

No problem, have a nice day.