Question

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Answer 1

C. 1/3

Explanation:

Replace each letter with their corresponding value and simplify using the order of operations:

a(b - c*c)

turns into:

`(2)/(3) ((3)/(4)-((1)/(2)*(1)/(2)))`

You want to remember that order of operations follows the rules of PEMDAS. The operations within the parentheses come first.

1/2 times 1/2 = 1/4

Now we have:

`(2)/(3)((3)/(4)-(1)/(4))`

Then 3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4 = 1/2

`(2)/(3)((1)/(2))` = 1/3

Therefore your answer is C. 1/3

Answer 2

C. 1/3

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

a = 2/3

b = 3/4

c = 1/2

a(b - c²)

Step 2: Evaluate

1. Substitute in variables: 2/3[3/4 - (1/2)²]
2. [Brackets] Exponents: 2/3(3/4 - 1/4)
3. (Parenthesis) Subtract: 2/3(1/2)
4. Multiply: 1/3