Order of Operations
Enter an expression and watch PEMDAS unfold one operation at a time, with the reason for each step.
Try:
Use + − * / and parentheses ( ). Multiplication must be written with *.
- 1
3 + 4 * (5 - 2)
Subtract: 5 - 2 = 3
- 2
3 + 4 * (3)
Remove the parentheses around 3.
- 3
3 + 4 * 3
Multiply: 4 * 3 = 12
- 4
3 + 12
Add: 3 + 12 = 15
Answer
15