Question

Evaluate the following expression using the correct order of operations.
5 − 3 + 2

Answer 1

$5-3+2$
From left to right, the first operation is subtraction.
So, simplify 5 − 3 first.
5 − 3 = 2
So, 5 − 3 + 2 = 2 + 2
Now, simplify the rest using addition.
2 + 2 = 4