3. Solve Equations with Rational Coefficients
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First, perform multiplication. Then, subtraction.
50
According to the order of operations, expressions inside parentheses are evaluated first, followed by exponents, then multiplication and division, and finally addition and subtraction are evaluated last. We can use the acronym PEMDAS to help us remember the correct order!
For the given expression, this means multiplication should be perform before the subtraction. Let's do it!
| Operation | Before Simplification | After Simplification |
|---|---|---|
| Multiply | 70 - 5* 4 | 70 - 20 |
| Subtract terms | 70 - 20 | 50 |
The expression is equal to 50.