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Find the value of 7 + 32 (-5 + 1) ÷ 2.
A. 25
B. 32
C. -11

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Answer:

  • as written, -57
  • as perhaps intended, C. -11

Explanation:

The expression shown evaluates as ...

7 + 32(-5 +1)/2 = 7 +32(-4)/2 = 7 -128/2 = 7 -64 = -57

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If we assume your "32" is supposed to be 3², or 3^2, then the expression evaluates differently:

7 +3²(-5 +1)/2 = 7 + 9(-4)/2 = 7 -36/2 = 7 -18 = -11 . . . . matches choice C

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