Question

24) Evaluate the expression with its given values.

x over 4+3y;x=12,y=2

Answer 1

`\displaystyle 9`

General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify.

`\displaystyle (x)/(4) + 3y`

x = 12

y = 2

Step 2: Evaluate

1. Substitute in variables:
   `\displaystyle (12)/(4) + 3(2)`
2. [Order of Operations] Divide:
   `\displaystyle 3 + 3(2)`
3. [Order of Operations] Multiply:
   `\displaystyle 3 + 6`
4. [Order of Operations] Add:
   `\displaystyle 9`