Order of Operations

Question

Consider the numerical expression: 3 + 6 × (5 + 4) ÷ 3 − 7.
Question 1
To evaluate the numerical expression, what is the first step in the order of operations?
Responses
A Perform all divisions, working from left to right.Perform all divisions, working from left to right.
B Perform all multiplications, working from left to right.Perform all multiplications, working from left to right.
C Perform all additions, working from left to right.Perform all additions, working from left to right.
D Perform any calculations inside parentheses.Perform any calculations inside parentheses.
Question 2
Evaluate the given numerical expression.
Responses
A 99
B 1212
C 1414
D 2121

Answer 1

Question 1:
D Perform any calculations inside parentheses.

Question 2:
C 1414