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Simplify. $$ 3-11+2 \cdot 4 $$

Name: Problem 42, Chapter 15: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
Uploaded: 2020-05-18T20:28:09-08:00
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Description: Simplify. 3-11+2 ·4

   Simplify.
$$
3-11+2 \cdot 4
$$

Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Marvin L. Bittinger,… 4th Edition

Chapter 15, Problem 42

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05/18/2020

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So, we multiply 2 and 4 which gives us 8. The expression now becomes: $$ 3-11+8 $$ Show more…

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Key Concepts

Order of Operations

This concept, often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction), guides the sequence in which operations should be performed to ensure accurate simplification of mathematical expressions. It ensures that multiplication is executed before addition and subtraction when no parentheses indicate a different order.

Arithmetic Simplification

This involves reducing an arithmetic expression to its simplest form by performing basic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in the correct order. It requires careful step-by-step application of the order of operations to arrive at a single numerical value.

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