Explain how I would organize my step by step calculations in evaluating the order of operations problem below. (Remember PEMDAS) there should be 5 steps in this calculation. For full credit you must fill in the blanks with your step by step explanation as well as computation for the correct answer.

Question

8÷2(1+3)-2in the 3rd power

Answer 1

Step 1: Simplify the expression inside the parentheses.
1 + 3 = 4

Step 2: Raise the result from step 1 to the 3rd power.
4^3 = 64

Step 3: Perform the multiplication inside the parentheses.
8 ÷ 2 * 64 - 2

Step 4: Perform the division.
8 ÷ 2 = 4
4 * 64 - 2

Step 5: Perform the final subtraction.
4 * 64 = 256
256 - 2 = 254

Final Answer: 254