Try using PEMDAS Paranthesis Exponents Multiplication Division Addition Subtraction First do P: 20 +12 = 32 4 - 3 = 1 Now the new equation is 4(32) <span>÷ 1 Since there are no exponents, we go straight to the multiplication: 4 x 32 = 128 Now we have 128 </span><span>÷ 1 which equals 128 So your answer is 128 :D