Question

What is the first operation used to evaluate 13-2x3+4 divided by 4+4

Answer 1

Answer:

  multiplication

Step-by-step explanation:

The evaluation of ...

  13 -2·3 +4/4 +4

starts with the multiplication, because there are no exponents or parentheses.

  13 -6 +4/4 +4

Next is the division:

  13 -6 +1 +4

Finally, the addition and subtraction:

  7 +1 +4

  8 +4

 12

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We have assumed your x is not a variable, but is intended to indicate multiplication. We have also assumed that your "divided by" implies no particular grouping, so that the numerator is the first preceding number and only the first following number is in the denominator.