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2009 Math Kangaroo

Problem 1

Problem 1 · 2009 Math Kangaroo Easy
Arithmetic & Operations order-of-operations

\(2 \times 9 + 200 + 9 = {?}\)

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Answer: E — 227
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Hint 1 of 2
Do the multiplication before the additions.
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Hint 2 of 2
Then just add the three numbers in any order.
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Approach: evaluate the expression with order of operations
  1. First multiply: 2 × 9 = 18.
  2. Now add: 18 + 200 + 9.
  3. 18 + 9 = 27, and 27 + 200 = 227.
  4. So the value is 227.
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