Question

Evaluate.

16 • 3 + [(17 – 3) ÷ 2] – 43


What is the answer

Answer 1

`16\cdot3+[(17-3)/2]-43=`

`= 48+(14/2)-43`

`=48+7-43`

`=55-43`

`=\boxed{\boxed{12}}`

Answer 2

16 × 3 + [(17 – 3) ÷ 2] – 43
16 × 3 + [(14) ÷ 2] – 43
16 × 3 + 7 – 43
48 + 7 – 43
55 – 43
12