Using the order of operations rule, solve the following: 12 ÷ 2 + 4 - 2 × 3 =?

Solution:

The order of operations rule is the sequence of steps for evaluating the mathematical expressions

PEMDAS - Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)

12 ÷ 2 + 4 - 2 × 3

First Divide 12 ÷ 2 = 6

Then multiply 2 × 3 = 6

So we get

= 6 + 4 - 6

= 10 - 6

= 4

Therefore, 12 ÷ 2 + 4 - 2 × 3 = 4.

Using the order of operations rule, solve the following: 12 ÷ 2 + 4 - 2 × 3 = ?

Summary:

Using the order of operations rule, 12 ÷ 2 + 4 - 2 × 3 = 4.