SOLUTION: A problem I have and cannot figure out is: Evaluate: 3{15-(8-5)}divided by 2squared times(3/2)= Please if you can help thats great Thank janet

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: A problem I have and cannot figure out is:
Evaluate: 3{15-(8-5)}divided by 2squared times(3/2)= Please if you can help thats great Thank janet
This question is from textbook Mathematics For Technical trades

Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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Remember the order of operations
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PEMDAS, Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiply/Divide, lt to rt, Add/Subtract, lt to rt
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3{ 15 -(8-5) } / (2^2 *3/2),,,,check that we got 3/2 in right spot
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3{ 15 -3} / (4*3/2)
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3 { 12) / 6
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36/6
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6
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IF the (3/2) is separate
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[3{ 15-(8-5)} / 2^2 ] * 3/2
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[3{15 -3} / 4] *1.5
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[ 3(12) /4 ] * 1.5
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(36/4) * 1.5
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9*1.5
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13.5
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