How do you evaluate #5\times 3+ 2#?

1 Answer
EET-AP
Apr 1, 2017

#5xx3+2=17#

Explanation:

In this type of expression there is a mathematical order of operations to complete the multiplication or division of the values before the addition or subtraction called PEMDAS or Parentheses, Exponent, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction.

If this mathematical order is not followed different answers to the evaluation will result.

The given expression may also be written #(5xx3)+2# or another way is #5*2+3# which may give a clear indication of the order of mathematical operations.

Then the two steps are: #5xx3+2=15+2=17#

#5xx3+2=17#

Related questions
Impact of this question
925 views around the world
You can reuse this answer
Creative Commons License