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Solution - Order of operations

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Other Ways to Solve

Order of operations

Step-by-step explanation

1. Simplify the expression

16(3/4)

Perform any multiplication or division, from left to right:

16(3/4)

160.75

Simplify the exponents and square roots

160.75

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Why learn this

Order of operations is a basic rule of algebra. It tells us what to solve first when we have an equation with multiple functions, which is something that you will likely encounter throughout your maths studies. The order is: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, then finally Addition and Subtraction. Remember that when you're solving within the parentheses, the Order of Operations applies!

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