Question

Which is the correct way to evaluate the expression 48 - (29-17)

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct way to evaluate this expression is my following the order of operations PEMDAS

P=Paranthesis

E=Exponents

M/D=multiply/divide

A/S=add/subtract

The first step in 48-(29-17) is to do what's inside the paranthesis

48-12 (29-17=12)

Then you would subtract 48-12

48-12=36

Your final answer is

36

Hope this helps ;)

Answer 2

first step: 48-(12)

second step: 48-12= 36