Question

Select the statement that is true.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. In the order of operations, compute operations in grouping symbols first

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

B

Explanation:

In the order of operations, Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally.

PEMDAS:

• parenthesis
• exponents
• multiplication/division (in order from left to right)
• addition/subtraction (in orded from left to right)

A. Exponents should be computed before multiplication, not after.

B. Parenthesis are first on the order of operations, and considered "grouping symbols".

C. Addition/Subtraction are last in the order of operations, not division.