The expression 40 + 4 × 0 + 4 must be solved using the correct order of operations.
First, complete the multiplication:
4 × 0 = 0
Now the equation becomes:
40 + 0 + 4
Add the numbers together:
40 + 0 + 4 = 44
The correct answer is 44.
Many people get confused by the zero, but multiplication must be done before addition.


