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A student is evaluating the expression below for n = 3.7.

12.8 + 6(n - 0.5)
1. The student substitutes 3.7 for n. Write the new expression.
2. What step should he do next?

User Vrutberg
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Use pemdas (parenthesis, exponents, multiplication/division, addition/subtraction)
12.8+(6*(3.7-.5))
12.8+(6*3.2)
12.8+(19.2)
=32
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