How do you simplify #12/(4(5-2))#?
1 Answer
Dec 1, 2016
Explanation:
When evaluating an expression with
#color(blue)"mixed operations"# there is a particular order that must be followed.Follow the order as set out in the acronym PEMDAS [Parenthesis(brackets), Exponents(powers), Multiplication, Division, Addition and Subtraction ]
Evaluate the denominator.
#4(5-2)=4xx3=12larr" bracket /multiplication"#
#rArr12/12=1larr" division"#