Question

12x (3+2’2) divided by 2-10

Answer 1

-5.5

Explanation:

[12*(3/(2^2))]/2-10 [Rewritten to add brackets.

Use PEDMAS to determine order of operation.

P =- parentheses first:

[12*(3/(2^2))]/2-10

[12*(3/(4))]/2-10 [squared the 2]

[12*(3/4)]/2-10 [Removed excess parentheses]

[12*(3/4)]/2-10 [Next parenthses: 12*(3/4) Divide and Multioply]

[9]/2 - 10 [Divide and Multiply]

4.5 - 10 [Add/Subtract]

-5.5 Result