Question

Find the value of each expression.

$18-12÷3$

Short answer

Expression $18-12÷3$ results into 14

Step-by-step solution

- Order for simplification 

To evaluate any expression involving more than one operation, follow the below order of operations:

• First evaluate expressions inside grouping symbols like parentheses ( ) or brackets [ ].
• Evaluate the exponents.
• Perform Multiplication and division from left to right.
• Perform addition and subtraction from left to right.

- Divide 12 by 3

To evaluate given expression, first divide the terms as shown below

$18-12÷3=18-4$

- Subtract 4 from 18

Not, to simplify further subtract the numbers from left to right to get,

$18-4=14$