Question

Helpppppp What is the value of the expression 7 + (16 − 7) ÷ 3 + 8? worth 10 points

a. 12
b. 15
c. 17
d.18

Answer 1

d. 18

Explanation:

We are given an expression and are asked to solve, when solving, we need to follow the PEMDAS rule. Commonly used when so many factors and signs are at hand.

PEMDAS -

Parenthesis

Exponents

Multiply

Divide

Addition

Subtraction

This rule is showing what to do first when you have long expressions like these, do as followed and solve the parenthesis first :

7 + (16 - 7) / 3 + 8

7 + 9 / 3 + 8

Now divide :

7 + 9 / 3 + 8

7 + 3 + 8

Now that we only have to add, add all numbers together :

7 + 3 + 8

18

Answer 2

d 18

Explanation:

Given expression

7 + (16-7) ÷ 3 + 8

= 7 + 9 ÷3 + 8

= 7 + 3 + 8

= 18

Hope it will help :)