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[–] Lyra_Lycan@lemmy.blahaj.zone -5 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Based on the progression of BIDMAS/PEMDAS, addition always is first, followed by subtraction.

[–] Hawke@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Incorrect.

Addition and subtraction are equal priority, left-to-right.

Nah, convert all subtractions to adding negatives and compute concurrently.

[–] SmartmanApps@programming.dev 2 points 2 weeks ago

Based on the progression of BIDMAS/PEMDAS, addition always is first, followed by subtraction.

Addition and Subtraction in any order actually. The mnemonics are just a way to remember the rules - like a mental checklist - they aren't the rules themselves