Question

How do you simplify `5(2+3)div25+8div4`?

Answer 1

The simplification of the expression is `3`.

Explanation:

Follow the Order of Operations, which is
Step 1: complete operations inside grouping symbols
Step 2: evaluate any exponents
Step 3: multiply and divide from left to right in one step
Step 4: add and subtract from left to right in one step

`5(2 + 3) -: 25 + 8 -: 4`

Simplify `2 + 3` first.

`5(5) -: 25 + 8 -: 4`

Now multiply and divide from left to right.

`1 + 2`

Now add.

`3`