How do you simplify 5*8+6div6-12*2? Algebra Expressions, Equations, and Functions PEMDAS 1 Answer Anees Apr 13, 2015 17 5 . 8+6div6-12 . 2 By using DMAS rule =5 . 8+1-12 . 2 =40+1-24 =41-24 =17 Answer link Related questions What is PEMDAS? How do you use PEMDAS? How do you use order of operations to simplify 3(7-2)-8? What are common mistakes students make with PEMDAS? How do you evaluate the expression 5[8+(3-1)]-2? How do you simplify the expression 4(30-(3+1)^2)? How do you evaluate the expression x^4+x if x=2? Is it okay to add first before subtracting in 4-6+3? How do you simplify (-3)^2+12*5? How do you simplify (4-2)^3-4*8+21div3? See all questions in PEMDAS Impact of this question 2370 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License