I dont how to do this one right here it is hard and i forgot to do it

Question

_5(10+4)-4²

Answer 1

Hi Saryah,

The correct order of operations is universal:

First: Evaluate expressions in parentheses

Second: Evaluate powers

Third: Complete multiplication or division in the order shown as you "read" from left to right

Fourth: Complete addition or subtraction in the order shown as you "read" from left to right

For the expression in your problem:

5(10+4)-4² =

5(14) - 4² =

5(14) - 16 =

70 - 16 = 54