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Compare the expressions 8+3^2−2⋅6/ 7−1⋅2 and (3/4+1/8) / 1/8- 2^2

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Final answer:

The first expression evaluates to approximately 15.286, and the second expression evaluates to 3.

Based on this, we can conclude that 8+3^2−2⋅6/ 7−1⋅2 is greater than (3/4+1/8) / 1/8- 2^2.

Step-by-step explanation:

To compare the expressions 8+3^2−2⋅6/ 7−1⋅2 and (3/4+1/8) / 1/8- 2^2, we need to simplify both expressions and then compare the results.

  1. Expression 8+3^2−2⋅6/ 7−1⋅2:
    • First, calculate the exponent 3^2 which is equal to 9.
    • Next, multiply 2 and 6 to get 12.
    • Then, divide 12 by 7 to get approximately 1.714.
    • Finally, add 8 and 9, and subtract 1.714 to get approximately 15.286.
  2. Expression (3/4+1/8) / 1/8- 2^2:
    • First, simplify the fractions: 3/4 + 1/8 = 6/8 + 1/8 = 7/8.
    • Next, divide 7/8 by 1/8 to get 7.
    • Finally, subtract 2^2 which is equal to 4 from 7 to get 3.

Therefore, the first expression evaluates to approximately 15.286, and the second expression evaluates to 3. Based on this, we can conclude that 15.286 is greater than 3.

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