When evaluating 8{4[12 + 3(8 - 2) + 4]}, what calculation is performed first? A. 8 - 2
B. 12 + 3
C. 8(4)
D. 3(8)

Explanation:

According to BODMAS rule,

B Brackets

O Orders of

D Division

M Multiplication

A Addition

S Subtraction

8 { 4 [ 12 + 3 ( 8 - 2 ) + 4 ]}

= 8 { 4 [ 12+ 3 (6) + 4 ]}

= 8 { 4 [ 12 + 18 + 4 ]}

= 8 { 4 [34] }

= 8 { 136 }

= 1088

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