Know the order of operations. However, one of the trickiest things about solving an algebra<span> equation as a beginner is knowing where to start. Luckily, there's a specific order for solving these problems: first </span>do<span> any math operations in parentheses, then </span>do<span> exponents, then multiply, then divide, then add, and finally subtract</span>
First calculate the price of one pound of apples
24/5
= $4.80
Then multiply it by 6
6 x 4.80
Your price is $28.80