Question

How do you simplify the expression `15-35/7*2+3*4`?

Answer 1

See the entire simplification process below:

Explanation:

First, because there are no Parenthesis or Exponents (PE), we will handle the Multiplication and Division (MD):

`15 - color(red)(35/7) * 2 + 3 * 4 ->`

`15 - color(red)(5 * 2) + color(red)(3 * 4) ->`

`15 - 10 + 12`

Then, handle the Addition and Subtraction (AS) from left to right:

`color(red)(15 - 10) + 12 ->`

`5 + 12 ->`

`17`