Which of the following operations has to be solved first in a mathematical expression?

Addition

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Subtraction

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Division

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Parentheses

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Solution

The correct option is D Parentheses
According to PEMDAS, the order of mathematical operations is:
P: Parentheses
E: Exponents
M: Multiplication
D: Division
A: Addition
S: Subtraction

$∴$ The first mathematical operation to be solved is the parentheses.

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