Question

Use the order of operations to simplify this expression.

Answer 1

First multiply 3.5 x 4.1

3.5 x 4.1 = 14.35

Then add 1.2

14.35 + 1.2 = 15.55

B. 15.55 is your answer

Answer 2

The order of operations is PEMDAS which is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, and Addition/Subtraction. So, since there are no parentheses or exponents, we would do multiplication first. 3.5x4.1 is 14.35. So, the new equation is 1.2+14.35. This equals 15.55, which is answer choice B. Hope this helps!