Question

everyone in your social media channels is arguing over the correct answer to the following expression.

\\((-5)^2 + 12 \div 3 \times 2\\)

solve this expression using the order of operations.

a.) 27
b.) 18
c.) 12
d.) 33

Explanation:

Evaluate the exponent

$$ (-5)^2 = 25 $$

Perform division and multiplication from left to right

$$ 12 \div 3 \times 2 = 4 \times 2 = 8 $$

Add the results

$$ 25 + 8 = 33 $$

Answer:

• a.) 27
• b.) 18
• c.) 12
• d.) 33 (Correct answer)