Question

Select the expression that represents the following statement: 3 times one fourth the difference of 26 and 10.

one fourth x (26 + 10) x 3
one fourth x (26 − 10) x 3
3 x one fourth x 26 − 10
3 x one fourth x 26 x 10
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Answer 1

c

Explanation:

I got it correct on a quiz

Answer 2

the second option #2

one fourth x (26-10) x 3

Explanation:

Two of the options (#1 and #4) can be ruled out immediately since they don't involve the difference of 26 and 10.

#3 can be ruled out because the difference needs to be multiplied by one fourth, but this option gives the wrong answer since the multiplication is done before subtraction (BODMAS)