EXAMPLE 1 Evaluate expressions

Evaluate the expression 27 32 2 – 3.

STEP 1
There are no grouping symbols, so go to Step 2.

STEP 2
Evaluate powers.
27 32 2 – 3 = 27 9 2–3 Evaluate power.

STEP 3
Multiply and divide from left to right.
27 9 2 – 3 = 3 2 – 3 Divide.
3 2–3 =6–3 Multiply.
EXAMPLE 1 Evaluate expressions

STEP 4
Add and subtract from left to right.

6–3=3 Subtract.

ANSWER
The value of the expression 27 32 2 – 3 is 3.
GUIDED PRACTICE for Example 1

1. Evaluate the expression 20 – 42

ANSWER

1. 4
2. Evaluate the expression 2 32 + 4
ANSWER

2. 22

3. Evaluate the expression 32 23 + 6

ANSWER

3. 10
GUIDED PRACTICE for Example 1

4. Evaluate the expression 15 + 62 – 4

ANSWER

4. 47