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Simplify the expression.

(8+20)÷4+3

User Taoufik Mohdit
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20+8= 28
4+3=7
28/7= 4
User Jemo Mgebrishvili
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The answer is 10. Why? Well, see below for a list of steps and an explanation!

The answer to this problem is 10 because by using order of operations/PEMDAS, we can start the evaluation by solving P, which stands for Parenthesis.

Since 8 + 20 is inside parenthesis, we can start by solving this portion.

8 + 20 = 28

Now, for the next step, we can simplify by plugging 28 into the expression.

28 / 4 + 3

The E in PEMDAS stands for Exponents, but we can skip this step since there are none.

The M in PEMDAS stands for Multiplication, but we can skip this step since there is nothing to multiply.

The D in PEMDAS stands for Division, and there does happen to be division in this expression!

28 / 4 = 7

Now that we have our division portion solved, we can simplify the problem again by plugging 7 into the expression.

7 + 3

Now that we have our final simplification, we can add to get our answer.

7 + 3 = 10

Therefore, your answer is 10.

Your final answer: 10 is your final answer. If you need help, let me know and I will gladly assist you.
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