Answer:
24
P: parentheses (12 - 8) = 4
E: exponents (3^2) = 9
M: multiplication (12-8)/2 * 4 = 8
D: division (12-8)/2 = 2
A: addition (7 + 9 + 8) = 24
S: subtraction (blank)
Following the order of operations, our final answer is: 24
Step-by-step explanation:
calculate parentheses.
7+3^2+4/2*4
calculate exponents
7+9+4/2*4
multiply and divide
7+9+8
add.
7+9+8=24
