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

1 Answer
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#