Evaluate 2.5(8.6/2)-1.8

Mark Woodward asked Feb 20, 2022

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Mark Woodward asked Feb 20, 2022

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Explanation:

Given the expression:

2.5( (8.6)/(2) ) - 1.8

Follow BODMAS rule.

always evaluate brackets first, followed by multiply or division then addition or subtraction from LEFT to RIGHT.

$2.5( (8.6)/(2) ) - 1.8 \\ = 2.5(4.3) - 1.8 \\ = 10.75 - 1.8 \\ = 8.95$

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