Question

Use the order of operations to simplify the expression. Really needing this explained.

Answer 1

Sure. Everything between ( ) must be worked don first.

Answer 2

Then, any exponents must be worked on next. Followed by multiplication and division. Followed by addition and subtraction.

Answer 3

\[(\frac{ 7 }{ 8 }-\frac{ 1 }{ 4 }) \div \frac{ 10 }{ 9 }\]

Answer 4

The multiplication and division are interchangeable... same for addition and subtraction. For example... 1*2/2 = 2*1/2

Answer 5

Okay... what would you start with first?

Answer 6

The parenthesis

Answer 7

Good! But, in the parenthesis, what operation would you work on first?