What is #108 -: [3(9 + 3^2)]#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-04-28T23:52:07

#108/54=2#

We will use the order of operations pneumonic of

Please - P Parenthesis
Excuse - E Exponents
My - M Multiplication
Dear D Division
Aunt - A Addition
Sally - Subtraction

P - Parenthesis
E - Exponents
M - Multiplication
D - Division
A - Addition
S - Subtraction

#108 -: [3(9+3^2)]#

Begin with the exponent inside the parenthesis

#108 -: [3(9+9)]#

Next simplify inside the inner parenthesis

#108 -: [3(18)]#

Multiply inside the bracket

#108 -: [54]#

Now divide

#108/54=2#