Question

Simplify the expression.

three tenths squared minus 17 plus the quantity negative 7 divided by the absolute value of 4.3 minus 7.8 end quantity times 2.67

−11.57

−11.60

−21.74

−22.25
I picked b please tell me why i am wrong

Answer 1

D. -22.25

Explanation:

First, we need to simplify the expression inside the parentheses

|-3.5| = 3.5

Next, we can simplify the expression inside the parentheses:

-7 ÷ |-3.5| = -2

Now we can simplify the entire expression:

3/10^2 - 17 + (-2) x 2.67 = 0.09 - 17 - 5.34 = -22.25