How do you evaluate #9\times 8+ 6\div 2- ( 4+ 5)#?

2 Answers
Oct 25, 2017

#9*8+6div2-(4+5)=66#

Explanation:

Applying BODMAS rule we have
#9*8+6div2-(4+5)#

#=9*8+6div2-9#

#=9*8+3-9#

#=72+3-9#

#=66#

May 3, 2018

#66#

Explanation:

Identify the number of terms first. Each term simplifies to a single number which can then be added together in the last step.

#color(blue)(9xx8)" " color(red)(+" " 6div2)" " color(green)(-" "(4+5))#

#=color(blue)(72)" " color(red)(+" " 3)" " color(green)(-" "9#

#=66#