-9 + 36 divided by 6 times 2 -(-6) - 5 +2 = ?
I'm having trouble with the order of operations.
The way the problem is stated -- without parentheses -- it's impossible to know the intended order of operations.
To correctly solve this expression using the order of operations, also known as the PEMDAS rule (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division from left to right, and Addition and Subtraction from left to right), follow these steps:
Step 1: Simplify within parentheses or brackets.
In this expression, there are no parentheses or brackets, so we can skip this step.
Step 2: Perform any Exponents.
There are no exponents in this expression, so we can move to the next step.
Step 3: Multiply and Divide from left to right.
First, let's evaluate 36 divided by 6, which gives us 6.
Our expression now becomes:
-9 + 6 times 2 -(-6) - 5 + 2
Next, we'll perform the multiplication: 6 times 2 equals 12.
Our expression now becomes:
-9 + 12 -(-6) - 5 + 2
Step 4: Addition and Subtraction from left to right.
We'll start by simplifying -(-6). The double negatives cancel out, leaving us with 6.
Our expression now becomes:
-9 + 12 + 6 - 5 + 2
Continuing with the addition and subtraction:
-9 + 12 equals 3,
3 + 6 equals 9,
9 - 5 equals 4,
4 + 2 equals 6.
Therefore, the final result is 6.