Step by step
The question
Question: work out (8 − 2)² ÷ 4.
(8 − 2)2 ÷ 4
1 Brackets first
Brackets come first.
Order: ( ) → x² √ → × ÷ → + −
8 minus 2 is 6.
= 62 ÷ 4
2 Powers
Powers come before divide.
6² means 6 times 6.
62 = 6 × 6 = 36
That is 36.
= 36 ÷ 4
3 Times and divide
36 divided by 4 is 9.
= 9
So the answer is 9.
Let's look back.
First: brackets first.
Then: powers.
Last: times and divide.
Answer
= 9