document.write( "Question 365466: What is the order to follow when working a math problem. For instance 5-3÷3= WHAT \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #260539 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! For instance 5-3÷3 \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "The rule calls for two scans. \n" ); document.write( "The 1st is left to right for multiplication and division. \n" ); document.write( "The 2nd is left to right for addition and subtraction. \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "Your Problem: \n" ); document.write( "5-3/3 \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "1st scan results: \n" ); document.write( "5-1 \n" ); document.write( "2nd scan results: \n" ); document.write( "4 \n" ); document.write( "=================== \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( " |