Question 94342
Tip #1 don't use x for a times sign. Use *
then you wont get the x's in your problems mixed up with your times signs.
Tip #2 use brackets ( ) or [ ] etc. to avoid confusion. Eg: 8*3+6 could be      8(3+6).
Whether you do multipliction or division 1st doesn't make any difference but the way you set up the problem does.
If you want to divide 1st (4-16)/((8*3)+6)) is the way to set it up.
the calculator will give -0.4 as the answer.
With pencil and paper we do the operations inside the brackets 1st.
(4-16)=-12
(8*3)=24
(24+6)=30
-12/30=-0.4
EdJones