Question

what is 7 × (12 + 8) - 6=

Answer 1

Your calculator will tell you it is 134.

Answer 2

Recall the order of operations:

Groupings
Exponents
Multiplication 
Division
Addition 
Subtraction 

First, we simplify the terms inside the parentheses $(12+8)=20$. Next, following the order of operations, we multiply this by 7, to get 140. Finally, we subtract 6 to get 134.