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The order of operations tells you which steps to do first.
A way to remember that order is PEMDAS – each letter stands for a mathematical operation:
Solve for d: (16 − 11)(9) = d
Be sure to follow the order of operations.
Step1:
Subtract within the parentheses
(5)(9) = d
Step 2:
Multiply
5 x 9 = 45
Answer: d = 45