Question

Evaluate the expression 2 (5 + 1) over 3

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

There are two ways to do this:

You can use the distributive property to get 10+2 over 3. Then you can solve. 12 over 3 equals 4

You can also add the numbers in the parenthesis first. 2 (6) over 3. Then just solve. 2*6 =12 and 12 over 3 equals 4.

Answer 2

4

Explanation:

2(5+1)/3 = (10+2)/3 = 12/3 = 4