Question

3 1/2 + (-7) x (2 2/3 + 1 1/2) = ?

Answer 1

- 53 2/3

Explanation:

3 1/2 + (-7) x (2 2/3 + 1 1/2)

= 7/2 - 7 (8/3 + 11/2)

= 7/2 -7 (49/6)

= 7/2 - 343/6

= - 161/3

= - 53 2/3

Answer 2

Answer: 77/3 or 25 2/3

Explanation:

1. Convert mixed numbers into improper fractions:

3 1/2 = 3*2+1/2 = 7/2

2 2/3 = 2*3+2/3 = 8/3

1 1/2 = 1*2+1 = 3/2

2. Calculate within parentheses

Multiply and divide from left to right

Add and subtract from left to right