SOLUTION: Solve: 3*6+12/4-2

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Question 171454: Solve: 3*6+12/4-2

Answer by nerdybill(7384)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You must apply the "order of operations".
A memory aid is available -- PEMDAS
P - parentheses first
E - exponents
MD - multiplication and division from left to right
AS - addition and subtraction from left to right
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3*6+12/4-2
18+12/4-2
18+3-2
21-2
19

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