Question 326797: 3+3(5+3)=48 BUT THE BOOK SAYS THE CORRECT ANSWER IS 27
Answer by jessica43(140)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The correct answer is 27. When solving this problem, you need to remember the order of operations:
Rule 1: First perform any calculations inside parentheses.
Rule 2: Next perform all multiplications and divisions, working from left to right.
Rule 3: Lastly, perform all additions and subtractions, working from left to right.
So to solve this problem:
3+3(5+3)=
3+3(8)=
3+24=
27
So the answer is 27.
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