CCSS.HSA.CED.A.2.Q.A1.VEE.8 - Solve for b using the order of expressions

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.2.Q.A1.VEE.8 pemdas rule evaluate variable expressions ninth grade high-school Algebra

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b = (-2)^{2} + (6-2)

Sangeetha Pulapaka (last edited 4 years ago) (Expert, Educator @Qalaxia)

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STEP 1: Recall the PEMDAS rule in math

STEP 2: Solve for b

By the PEMDAS rule, the expression in the bracket will have to be solved first

So b = (-2 \times -2) + (4)

b = 4+4

b = 8