Question

Simplify the following expression

3(5-12)+4÷2

A. -19
B. 19
C. -23
D. -8.5

Answer 1

3(5-12)+4 / 2
3(-7)+4 /2
-21 + 2
-19

Answer 2

Answer: The answer is (A) -19.

Step-by-step explanation: We are given an algebraic expression to solve as follows:

`3(5-12)+4/ 2.`

We will be using the rule of BODMAS to solve the given expression.

The evaluation is as follows:

`3(5-12)+4/ 2\\\\=3(-7)+4/ 2\\\\=3* (-7)+4/ 2\\\\=3*(-7)+(4)/(2)\\\\=3*(-7)+2\\\\=-21+2\\\\=-19.`

Thus, the value of the given expression is -19.

Thus, the correct option is (A).