Sally S.

asked • 02/28/18

what is the value of the numerical expression 30/(3+2)x5

I can't figure out the answer to this question if I use PEMDAS...30/(3+2)x5

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Thomas E. answered • 02/28/18

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30/(2+3) x 5  do parenthesis first
 
30/5 x 5   then do division
 
6 x 5  then do multiplication
 
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Sally S.

Thank you for responding, Thomas.  I'm sorry...I gave the wrong expression.  It's 30/(3+2)x8.  I can't figure the value using PEMDAS.
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02/28/18

Sally S.

OK...I see!  After I do the parenthesis first, I divide next instead of multiplying.  The answer is 48.  Thanks again, Thomas for your help!
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