5+5 X 3

To solve this equation, we need to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS):

1. Multiply 5 and 3: 5 x 3 = 15, but since there are two 5s, one is being added, so the equation can be seen as (5+5) x 3.
2. Add 5 and 5: 5 + 5 = 10
3. Multiply the sum by 3: 10 x 3 = 30

So, the solution to the equation 5+5 x 3, when considering the order of operations, is actually interpreted as (5+5) x 3, which equals 30. However, if we strictly follow the order of operations without adding parentheses, the equation would be solved as:

5 + (5 x 3) = 5 + 15 = 20

It appears there are two ways to interpret the equation based on how one applies the order of operations. The original intent seems to require following the order of operations strictly, which would lead to the second calculation: 5 + (5 x 3) = 20.

To clarify, the equation given as “5+5 X 3” is ambiguous without clear parentheses. In standard mathematical notation, multiplication is performed before addition, which suggests the equation should be read as 5 + (5 x 3). Therefore, the correct step-by-step solution, adhering strictly to the order of operations without adding assumptions, would be:

1. Multiply 5 and 3: 5 x 3 = 15
2. Add 5 to the result: 5 + 15 = 20

Thus, the solution, following the conventions of mathematical operations and avoiding assumptions about the grouping of operations, is 20.