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Arnold needs to simplify the expression below.

4.3x3+11
(8.2-0.5 x 7)- 6
Which operation should he perform first?
O 7-6
O 0.5x7
O 8.2-0.5
3 +11

2 Answers

7 votes

Answer:

0.5 x 7

Explanation:

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User Helen Neely
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I believe it should be 0.5 x 7 as that is in a bracket and you have to deal with the bracket first before dealing with numbers outside the bracket.
User MathuSum Mut
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