Question

which operation is performed second? 44 ÷ 2 × (3 - 1) multiplication × subtraction - division ÷ addition

Explanation:

Step1: Follow PEMDAS rule

First, calculate the operation inside the parentheses. So, we calculate $3 - 1=2$.

Step2: Then perform division

After the parentheses operation, division and multiplication are done from left - to - right. The first operation of this type is $44\div2 = 22$.

Step3: Finally perform multiplication

The second operation of this type is $22\times2$. So the second operation overall is multiplication.

Answer:

multiplication X