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What is the first step in evaluating the expression 3x[9-(4+2)/2

What is the first step in evaluating the expression 3x[9-(4+2)/2-example-1
User TheSalamov
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Answer:

4+2

Explanation:

PEMDAS

P for parentheses

User BlackVegetable
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Answer:

  • 3 × [9 - (4 + 2) ÷ 2]

Solution steps as below:

  1. ⇒ 4 + 2 = 6
  2. ⇒ 6 ÷ 2 = 3
  3. ⇒ 9 - 3 = 6
  4. ⇒ 3 × 6 = 18

Correct choice is:

  • Adding 4 and 2
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