Asked by Jim

Evaluate: 3^2 + 2^2 x 5 - sqrt 25 over 8 - 4 / 2 + 2

I am confused on the order in which I solve this. Please help!

16 years ago

Answered by Bill

ORDER OF OPERATIONS:

P.E.M.D.A.S.
Parenthesis Exponents Multiplication Division Addition Subtraction

16 years ago

Answered by Bill

Mnemonic:

"Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally"

16 years ago

Answered by Bill

Roots are considered exponents.

Example: x^(1/2) = sqrt(x)

16 years ago

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