Step by step
The question
Question: work out (5 + 3) × 2.
(5 + 3) × 2
1 Brackets first
Brackets come first.
Order: ( ) → x² √ → × ÷ → + −
5 plus 3 is 8.
= 8 × 2
2 Times and divide
8 times 2 is 16.
= 16
So the answer is 16.
Let's look back.
First: brackets first.
Last: times and divide.
Answer
= 16