SOLUTION: I am having trouble with the order I am suppose to work problems. I am also having trouble figuring out when I am suppose to multiply and subtract. Example problem: {3/4}^2

SOLUTION: I am having trouble with the order I am suppose to work problems. I am also having trouble figuring out when I am suppose to multiply and subtract. Example problem: {3/4}^2 - {1/2}

Question 25146: I am having trouble with the order I am suppose to work problems. I am also having trouble figuring out when I am suppose to multiply and subtract. Example problem: {3/4}^2 - {1/2}^3 divided by 3/5
The answer is 17/48 (seventeen over 48) can't figure out how they got it.
Answer by longjonsilver(2297) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what is divided by the 3/5? I have to guess at either everything or just the second term. Guess at second term. If not correct...you do the other version yourself...

17/48

you are lucky :-)

jon.

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