What is the first step in evaluating the expression shown below?
12
÷
(
7
.
4
−
3
.
6
)
+
8
−
2
A.
Subtract
7
.
4
−
3
.
6
.
B.
Divide
12
÷
7
.
4
.
C.
Add
3
.
6
+
8
.
D.
Subtract
8
−
2
.
B. Divide 12 by (7.4-3.6) is the first step in evaluating the expression shown.
its actually a because of o.o.p or pemdas
You are correct. The correct first step in evaluating the expression using PEMDAS (or BODMAS) is to perform the subtraction of 7.4-3.6 before proceeding to the division. Therefore, the correct answer is, A. Subtract 7.4 - 3.6. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
The first step in evaluating the expression is to perform the subtraction operation. To do this, subtract the decimal number 3.6 from the decimal number 7.4.
So the correct answer is A. Subtract 7.4 - 3.6.