Question

When solving -1/8 (x + 35) = −7, what is the correct sequence of operations?

Answer 1

Division, multiplication, addition is the correct sequence of operations for solving
`-(1)/(8)(x+35)=-7`

SOLUTION:

Given, equation is
`-(1)/(8)(x+35)=-7`

We need to solve the given equation in correct sequential order.

So, let us follow the BODMAS rule.

BODMAS means sequence of operations are brackets, orders, division, multiplication, addition, subtraction

Now,

`-(1)/(8)(x+35)=-7`

As the term in brackets cannot be processed further we can go for next term.

Now the division operation has to be done first according to BODMAS

- 0.125(x+35)= -7

Multiplication comes second in order.

-0.125x+4.375= -7

On rearranging the terms, we get

-0.125x+4.375+7=0

Now perform addition according to BODMAS

-0.125x+11.375=0

0.125x=11.375

`x=(11.375)/(0.125)=91`

Hence division, multiplication, addition is the correct sequence of operations for solving
`-(1)/(8)(x+35)=-7`