Question

Apply the rules for order of operations to simplify (2-1) + 3² ÷ 3.

OA. 3
O. 10/3
C. 4
D. 6

Answer 1

Start with subtract the 2 from the first side 2-1=1

Answer 2

(2-1) + 3² ÷ 3.

To divide powers with the same base, subtract the exponent in the denominator from the exponent in the numerator. Subtract 1 from 2 to get 1.

2 − 1 + 3¹

Subtract 1 from 2 to get 1.

1 + 3¹

Calculates 3 to the power of 1 and gets 3.

1 + 3

Add 1 and 3 to get 4.

4

The correct option is Alternative "C".