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Chi needs to simplify the expression below. (1.25 -0.4)-7+4x3 Which operation should she perform first?

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User CmdNtrf
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Answer:

She should first perform the operation in the parentheses, you can reference the order of the operations based on PEMDAS.

Explanation:

1. parentheses operations

2. multiply 4 x 3

3. add the value you get from the parentheses with -7

4. with that value add it to the product of 4 and 3

Hope that helped! :)

User Tarik
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Answer:

Subtraction

Explanation:-


( 1.25 -0.4) /7+ 4 * 3

Using BODMAS Rule:-

  • Brackets
  • Orders
  • Division
  • Multiplication
  • Addition
  • Subtraction

In bracket, the operation subtraction should be performed first .

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