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Use the order of operations to evaluate the expression5.4+2/17-2.3

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Answer:

3.2176

Step-by-step explanation:

In this example, we have sum, subtraction and division. So, by the order of operation, we need to divide first, then:

5.4 + 2/17 - 2.3 = 5.4 + 0.1176 - 2.3

Because 2/17 = 0.1176

Then, the sum and subtraction are in the same position, so:

5.4 + 0.1176 - 2.3 = 5.5176 - 2.3 = 3.2176

So, the answer is 3.2176

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