Solve 10 + 2 × (3 + 1): Order of Operations Practice

Question

10+2×(3+1)= 10 + 2 \times (3 + 1) =

Step-by-Step Solution

1. Follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS).

2. First do the operation inside the parenthesis: 3+1=43 + 1 = 4.

3. Then, perform the multiplication: 2×4=82 \times 4 = 8.

4. Finally, perform the addition: 10+8=1810 + 8 = 18.

Answer

18