Question

Using the order of operations, what should be done first to evaluate 12 divided by (- 6) (3) + (-2)?
A. Divide 12 by 5.
B. Multiply –6 and 3.
C. Divide 12 by –6.
D. Add 3 and –2.

Please help, I'm terrible at this Order of Operations stuff.

Answer 1

Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

PEMDAS

P: parenthesis first

E: exponents

MD: multiply and divide from left to right

AS: add and subtract left to right