Problem: 12divided by 6 times 3 minus 5
Please show us the order of operations and the answer. thank you
Because there are no parentheses to force the
order of operation, take everything in the order
they are presented, understanding that all
multiplication and division operations are
done before any addition and subtraction.
12 / 6 * 3 - 5
First:
12 / 6 = 2
2 * 3 - 5
Second:
2 * 3 = 6
Third:
6 - 5
Answer: 1
If there had been parentheses around the 6 * 3, the answer
would have been different. You would have had 12 / 18,
giving 2/3 - 5. Also, if there had been parentheses around
the 3 - 5, the answer would have been different. In that case,
you would have had 2 * -2.