The expression 7 + 4 × 2 − 3 must be solved using the correct order of operations.
Complete the multiplication first:
4 × 2 = 8
The expression now becomes:
7 + 8 − 3
Calculate addition and subtraction from left to right:
7 + 8 = 15
15 − 3 = 12
The correct answer is 12.
Many people get a different result because they add 7 and 4 before completing the multiplication.
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