Question

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Evaluate. 6 + 1 x (9−4) + 6 = (?)

Answer 1

5x + 12 or 17

Explanation:

If the x is a variable

6 + 1x(9-4) + 6

6 + 1x(5) + 6

6 + 5x + 6

5x + 12

If x is a multiplying sign

6 + 1 x (9-4) + 6

6 + 1 x (5) + 6

6 + 5 + 6

11 + 6

17

Answer 2

6 + 1 x (9 - 4) + 6 = ?
BIDMAS (Brackets, Indices, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction)
Brackets first:
6 + 1 x (5) + 6 = ?
Then multiplication:
6 + 5 + 6 = ?
Finally, addition:
17 = ?
? = 17