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Simplify 1/4(3*8)+2*(-12)

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Answer:

-18

Explanation:

Using PEMDAS, you do the part in parenthesis first, making the problem become 1/4(24) + 2*(-12)


Now, simplify more to get 1/4(24) - 24


1/4 of 24 is the same as dividing 24 by 4, which gets you 6.

6 - 24 = -18. Hope this helps!

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