Question

Solve for the equation 12-6/2*3 show work

Answer 1

Simplify the following:

12 - 6/2×3

The gcd of 6 and 2 is 2, so 6/2 = (2×3)/(2×1) = 2/2×3 = 3:

12 - 3×3

-3×3 = -9:

12 + -9

12 - 9 = 3:

Answer: 3