<PRE><B>Question 1202809</B>
16 + 4 x (7 + 8) - 3 = ________?

you have to use BODMAS rule - The order of operation

B - Bracket, O-Order, D-Division, M-Multiplication, A-Addition, and S-Subtraction.

This problem has Brackets multiplication addition and subtraction

16 + 4 x (7 + 8) - 3 = ________?


16+4 X (15)-3  ............       B (7+8)=15

16  +  60- 3.............M (4  x 15)=60

76 -3    ............................addition   (16+60)=76

73 is your answer



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