Valerie V.
asked • 06/25/15evaluate and show work
I'm confused about this question, I'm getting different answers. Please help.
y24-y20/2y6*y15 when y=-3
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Kehley D. answered • 06/25/15
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Hi Valerie,
It's probably an order of operations issue that you're having. Do all the exponents first, as they're highest priority. Then do the multiplication and division, making sure the (2y6) stays together, and finish up with the subtraction.
Michael J. answered • 06/25/15
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Plug in 3 wherever you see y. Remember to follow the order of operations PEMDAS.
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