Question

Ivan tried to evaluate the expression 6 - 2 + 4 x 9. Here is his work:

Answer 1

Ivan is correct, because according to PEMDAS, multiplication comes first before both addition and subtraction, so all of Ivan's steps are correct.

Answer 2

I believe he is correct because you add/subtract from left to right, hence

6-2 comes first.

PEMDAS

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