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Evaluate the expression when p = –4 and q = 2.

20 + 6q ÷ p

A.
8

B.
–17

C.
17

D.
–8

User Ankakusu
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My answer would be: C. 17

I used MDAS rule. Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction

Multiplication : 6q = 6*2 = 12
Division : 6q ÷ p = 12 ÷ -4 = -3
Addition that became subtraction: 20 + (-3) = 20 - 3 = 17

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