How do you evaluate #4+ 3( 8+ 22)#?

2 Answers
Dec 1, 2017

#94#

Explanation:

#"distribute the parenthesis then sum terms"#

#4color(red)(+3)(8+22)#

#=4color(red)(+3)(30)#

#=4+90#

#=94#

Dec 1, 2017

The expression amounts to 94

Explanation:

This is an Order of Operations problem.

Operations are solved in this order:
P lease . . .P stands for Parentheses #larr# Do this first
E xcuse . . E stands for Exponents #larr# Do this next
M y . . . . . .M stands for Multiply
D ear . . . . D stands for Divide
A unt . . . . A stands for Add
S ally . . . . S stands for Subtract #larr# Finish with this

Evaluate #4+3(8+22)#
The
1) Solve inside the parentheses.
Leave the addend alone for now.
#4+3(30)#

2) Distribute the 3
#4 + 90#

3) Now you can add
#94#