Question

expression.
\\(\frac{1}{2} \times (6 + 18)\\)
which operation do you need to perform first?
\\(\frac{1}{2} \times 6\\) \\(6 + 18\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS)

In the order of operations, parentheses (or brackets) are evaluated first. So we look at the expression $\frac{1}{2} \times (6 + 18)$. The part inside the parentheses is $6 + 18$, so we perform that operation first.

Answer:

$6 + 18$ (the operation to perform first is $6 + 18$)