How do you simplify #16 ÷ 4 times 2 - 7# using order of operations?

1 Answer
Mar 4, 2018

See a solution process below:

Explanation:

First, execute the Division and Multiplication operations from left to right:

#color(red)(16) -: color(red)(4) xx 2 - 7 =>#

#color(red)(4) xx color(red)(2) - 7 =>#

#8 - 7#

Now, execute the subtraction operation:

#8 - 7 = 1#