Question

Alicia says that 6 ÷ 2 + 5 is the same as 5 + 6 ÷ 2. Is Alicia correct or incorrect? Explain.

Answer 1

She is correct.

Explanation:

6 ÷ 2 + 5=

6 ÷ 2=3

3+5=8

5 + 6 ÷ 2=

6 ÷ 2=3

3+5=8

Answer 2

alicia is right

Explanation:

if u divide 6 by 2 that would be 3 and then add 5 = 8. If you do the same with the next equation it still = 8 bc pemdas so divide first