the problem is, 4x8-18 divided by 6= do you solve this by doing 4x8=32 then by dividing 18by 6= 3, then subtracting 3 from 32 = 29? If not what is the order of operation?
The convention is that when you perform arithmetic operations you multiply and divide before you add or subtract. Thus with your problem
First perform the multiplication and division and then the subtraction penny
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