Question

Determine which of the expressions could be used to represent the following calculation: Divide the difference between 96 and 72 by 12. Select all that apply. A. ( 96 − 72 ) ÷ 12 B. 96 − ( 72 ÷ 12 ) C. ( 96 ÷ 12 ) − 72 D. 24 ÷ 12 E. 96 ÷ 6 THIS IS DUE TO DAY PLAESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS HALP

Answer 1

A. (96 - 72) ÷ 12

D. 24 ÷ 12

Explanation:

Difference between 96 and 72 means subtract 72 from 96: 96 - 72

Divide by 12 means: ÷ 12

Therefore, "Divide the difference between 96 and 72 by 12" is:

⇒ (96 - 72) ÷ 12

As the difference between 96 and 72 is 24, we can also represent the calculation by:

⇒ 24 ÷ 12