How do you find the value of #7-20div5#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-10-20T21:56:50

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In this expression structure the divide has priority over the subtract so we have the equivalent of:

#7-20/5" "->" "7-4=3#

Answer 2 · 2016-10-20T22:48:01

#3#

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The two mathematical processes involved in this problem are subtraction and division.

So, according to the order of operations, you are to divide then subtract.

Divide

#7-20-:5#

Subtract

#7-4#

#3#