SOLUTION: Is this the proper way to solve the following order of operations problem? 3(9+(2/3 - 1/6)) 3(9+ 4/6 - 1/6)) 3(9 + 1/2) 3(19/2) 28 1/2

Algebra ->  Algebra  -> Signed-numbers -> SOLUTION: Is this the proper way to solve the following order of operations problem? 3(9+(2/3 - 1/6)) 3(9+ 4/6 - 1/6)) 3(9 + 1/2) 3(19/2) 28 1/2      Log On

Ad: Algebra Solved!™: algebra software solves algebra homework problems with step-by-step help!
Ad: Algebrator™ solves your algebra problems and provides step-by-step explanations!

   

Question 50294: Is this the proper way to solve the following order of operations problem?
3(9+(2/3 - 1/6))
3(9+ 4/6 - 1/6))
3(9 + 1/2)
3(19/2)
28 1/2
Answer by tutorcecilia(2144) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Yes, because according to the order of operations (PEMDAS), perform the operatinos within the parentheis or brackets first. Than work your way out of the parenthesis performing mutiplification/division first and than addition or subtraction in the correct order.