Question

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The numerical expression 8+ 12 ÷4 was evaluated in two different ways resulting in different values

SOLUTION A
8+12÷4
20 ÷4
5

SOLUTION B
8+12÷4
8+3
11
Which is correct ? Explain how you know .

Answer 1

Explanation:

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B brackets <= you figure out brackets first

E exponents then exponents

D division then division

M multiplication then multiplication

A addition then addition

S subratraction then subtraction

so the numerical expression 8+12÷4 =

8+3=11

Answer 2

A

Explanation:

you only use opposite of order of opperations with algebra

so you would do the 12/4 first then add 8. if this was an algebaic equation add 8 first. but this is a normal equation