Omar wrote 3 + (4 X 6) to represent the phrase "3 more than the product of 4 and 6." Did Omar need to use a grouping symbol? Explain.

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a Omar wrote 3+ (4 X 6) to represent the phrase "3 more than the product of 4 and 6."
Did Omar need to use a grouping symbol? Explain.
Transcribed Image Text:a Omar wrote 3+ (4 X 6) to represent the phrase "3 more than the product of 4 and 6." Did Omar need to use a grouping symbol? Explain.
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In mathematical expressions, there is a order in which each of the operators are to be evaluated. This is known as the order of operation rule. 

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