Question

14. Apply the rules for order of operations to simplify 2 + 3 − 4 + (5 × 4). A. 22 B. 21 C. 9 D. 24

Answer 1

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Answer:

$\boxed{21}$

Step-by-step explanation:

PEMDAS

Parenthesis

Exponent

Multiply

Divide

Add

Subtract

Left/Right

First, you do parenthesis.

2+3-4+(5*4)

5*4=20

2+3-4+20

Then you add/subtract from left/right.

2+3=5

5-4+20

5-4=1

1+20=21

$\boxed{=21}$

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