Question

5 - 2 (a + 3b) / 2 = ? / ?

Answer 1

(5-2a+6b)/2

Explanation:

According to PEMDAS, we would multiply 2 by (a+3b) first. This would equal 2a+6b. Since this is being subtracted from 5, the numerator would equal 5-2a+6b. This would bring the simplified answer to (5-2a+6b)/2