Question

48 / 2(9 + 3) = ?

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Answer 1

1/2

Explanation:

distribute the 2 to the 9 and 3 then add 18 to 6 to get 24 then simplify 24/48

Answer 2

`(48)/(2(9+3))` = 2

48 / 2(9 + 3) = 288

Explanation:

NOTE: I am note sure if this was originally in fraction format, but I will show you how to solve it if it was, and for if it is like the equation to the left.

FRACTION:

1. If it is in fraction: =
`(48)/(2(9+3))`

I just changed this into a fraction because I find that when using division in math problems that works best (in my experience).

2. Parenthesis: =
`(48)/(2(12))`

Start doing PEMDAS. Since you have parenthesis in the denominator you should simplify those first by adding the numbers together. (An alternate way is using the distributive property to multiply 2 and 9 & 2 and 3. You would then add them together. That would look like this: 2*9 + 2*3)

3. Multiply: =
`(48)/(24)`

Multiply 2 and 12.

4. Simplify: =2

`(48)/(24)` is equivalent to 2

NOT FRACTION:

If the equation is exactly as you wrote it.

1. Original Equation: 48 / 2(9 + 3) = ?

2. Add: =48 / 2(12)

Add 9 and 3 because when doing equations you want to follow PEMDAS order.

3. Solve left to right: =24(12)

Solve from left to right because when you have division/multiplication in the same equation you want to solve left to right. The same for addition/subtraction. I just did 48 ÷ 2. This will equal 24.

4. Multiply: =288

Just multiply 24 and 12

Depending on how the original equation was set up it will change what your answer is. If either of these equations are not what the original equation looked like please let me know.