To solve the expression [tex]\(6 \times 8 \div 3 + 12 - 8\)[/tex], we will proceed step-by-step according to the order of operations (also known as PEMDAS/BODMAS rules: Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division from left to right, Addition and Subtraction from left to right).
1. Multiplication: Solve [tex]\(6 \times 8\)[/tex].
[tex]\[
6 \times 8 = 48
\][/tex]
2. Division: Take the result from step 1 and divide it by 3.
[tex]\[
48 \div 3 = 16.0
\][/tex]
3. Addition: Add 12 to the result from step 2.
[tex]\[
16.0 + 12 = 28.0
\][/tex]
4. Subtraction: Subtract 8 from the result of step 3.
[tex]\[
28.0 - 8 = 20.0
\][/tex]
Thus, the value of the expression [tex]\(6 \times 8 \div 3 + 12 - 8\)[/tex] is [tex]\(20.0\)[/tex].
