When simplifying the expression, 206 – 4(17 – 3²), which part of the expression do you simplify first?
A.) 206 – 4
B.) 3²
C.) 17 – 3
D.) 4(17)
A.) 206 – 4
B.) 3²
C.) 17 – 3
D.) 4(17)
Order of operations
1.) Work inside parentheses or brackets
2.) Evaluate any exponents
3.) Multiply and divide {from left to right}
4.) Add and subtract {from left to right}
{evaluate any exponents inside parentheses or brackets, first}
B.) 3²
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1.) Work inside parentheses or brackets
2.) Evaluate any exponents
3.) Multiply and divide {from left to right}
4.) Add and subtract {from left to right}
{evaluate any exponents inside parentheses or brackets, first}
B.) 3²
- Algebra House