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Which operator is evaluated first in the expression 8 + 6 / 3 - 2 according to C operator precedence?

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C - Operators and Expressions
Which operator is evaluated first in the expression 8 + 6 / 3 - 2 according to C operator precedence?
ALeft to right evaluation
BDivision (/)
CSubtraction (-)
DAddition (+)
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify operators and their precedence

    The expression has addition (+), division (/), and subtraction (-). Division has higher precedence than addition and subtraction.

  2. Step 2: Determine evaluation order

    Division is evaluated first, then addition and subtraction from left to right.

  3. Final Answer:

    Division (/) is evaluated first -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Operator precedence = Division first [OK]
Quick Trick: Division and multiplication have higher precedence than addition/subtraction [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming left to right evaluation for all operators
  • Thinking addition or subtraction comes before division

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