SOLUTION: I do not understand this math problem 3+12 divide by 4 = 6. I do not understand please tell me. Thank you

Question 818871: I do not understand this math problem 3+12 divide by 4 = 6. I do not understand please tell me. Thank you
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Unlike in English where we always read and write from left to right, Math has its own way of doing things. It is called the order of operations. This order tells the the order in which to perform mathematical operations.

The left side of your equation has two operations indicated: Adding and dividing. In the order of operations, dividing comes before adding. So we start by dividing 12 by 4:

Then we add:

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