Question

Simplify the expression below using the order of operations 12 + 9 x 4/2 ÷ (2 + 1)

Answer 1

`\bf 12+9* \cfrac{4}{2}/ (2+1)\implies \stackrel{\mathbb{P~E~M~D~A~S}}{12+9* \cfrac{4}{2}/ (\stackrel{\downarrow }{3})}\implies 12+9* \stackrel{\downarrow }{2}/(3) \\\\\\ 12+\stackrel{\downarrow }{18}/ (3)\implies 12+\stackrel{\downarrow }{6}\implies 18`

Answer 2

Answer: the answer is 18

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