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Evaluate the given expression: 24 - 12 ÷3+2
6
18
22
24
22
Remember that division and multiplication have priority over addition and subtraction. Always process from left to right for operators of equal precedence.
A numerical expression containing subtraction, division, and addition: 24 - 12 / 3 + 2
BODMAS: Brackets, Orders, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction
Remember that division and multiplication have priority over addition and subtraction. Always process from left to right for operators of equal precedence.
The most common error is solving left-to-right linearly (24 - 12 = 12, 12 / 3 = 4, 4 + 2 = 6) instead of following the order of operations.
Division Step
According to the BODMAS rule, division must be performed before addition and subtraction. Divide 12 by 3 first.
12÷3=4
Substitute and Rewrite
Replace the division part with the result to get a simplified expression involving only subtraction and addition.
24−4+2
Addition and Subtraction
Perform the remaining operations from left to right. Subtract 4 from 24, then add 2.
20+2=22
C is correct because applying the BODMAS order of operations to 24 - 12 / 3 + 2 yields 22.
This rule is fundamental for Algebra and Data Interpretation questions where complex arithmetic calculations often appear inside larger word problems.