SOLUTION: Which step should be performed first when simplifying 18 - 3 + 11 * 2 + 5? 18 - 3 or 11 * 2 I think it’s 11 * 2

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Question 1112907: Which step should be performed first when simplifying 18 - 3 + 11 * 2 + 5?
18 - 3 or 11 * 2
I think it’s 11 * 2

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply first.
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