Question

How do you evaluate the expression `8 + (36 * 8-204) -: 6`?

Answer 1

`8+(36*8-204)-:6=color(blue)22`

Explanation:

Evaluate:

`8+(36*8-204)-:6`

Follow the order of operations as indicated by the acronym PEMDAS.

1. Parentheses/brackets
2. Exponents/powers
3. Multiplication and Division in order from left to right.
4. Addition and Subtraction in order from left to right.

`8+(36*8-204)-:6`

First simplify the parentheses. First multiply `36*8`.

`8+(288-204)-:6`

Now subtract within the parentheses.

`8+84-:6`

Next divide `84` by `6`.

`8+14`

Now add `8`.

`22`