# Algebra

Which operation should be performed first in the expression?

5+7÷7x4-17

Subtraction
Multiplication
Division*****

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1. (5+7)÷(7x4-17)
If that is the equation, there is no right answer.
The order of operations is Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). This can be remembered in two ways: "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally" or PEMDAS.

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Remember PEMDAS for the order of operations
Parentheses
Exponents
Multiply
Divide

https://www.mathsisfun.com/operation-order-pemdas.html
Subtract

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