When simplifying the following, which operation should be performed first?

12 – 5 • 4 - 2

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Assuming there are no parentheses (), multiplication.

Online "*" is used to indicate multiplication.
But in middle school you use • instead of "*"
(Just to let you know, not saying it in a mean way)
But if it offended you then sorry :)
No offense taken. I learned something new.