How do you find the value of [38-(8-3)]div3?

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Jim G.
Oct 27, 2016

11

Explanation:

When evaluating an expression with color(blue)"mixed operations" we must do so in a particular order.

Follow the order as set out in the acronym PEMDAS.

Since this expression has 2 sets of brackets, evaluate the inner set before the outer set.
That is.

[38-5]÷3larrcolor(red)" inner set of brackets"

=33÷3larr color(red)" outer set of brackets"

=11larrcolor(red)" finally the division"

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