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58-(1/4)2 i dont get how to solve this

User Mfcabrera
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Answer:

57.5 or 57 1/2

Explanation:

1. Start with 1/4*2 due to the ”order of operation rules”. You then get 1/2.

2. Then, continue to do 58-1/2 to get 57.5 or 57 1/2

User Medy
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Answer:

57.5

Explanation:

First you would have to multiply following PEMDAS so

(1/4)(2)

=0.5

Then subtract 58 and 0.5

58-0.5

=57.5

and thats your answer

User RyanQuey
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