How do you use order of operations to simplify #3(7-2)-8#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-19T13:26:29

Think about like this if you get hurt in PE call an MD ASap

PE = a gym class so do Parenthesis and Exponents first.

MD = a medical doctor. This is one person so do Multiplication and Division at the same time. working from left to right.

AS(ap) = As Soon as possible. This is one time so do Addition and Subtraction at the same time working from left to right

Do the parenthesis first.

# 3 ( 7-2) - 8 = 3 (5) -8 #

Do the multiplication next

# 3(5) -8 = 15 -8#

Now do the subtraction

# 15-8 = 7 #