Question

Evaluate 5 + b ÷ (11 - 9) for b = 14.

Answer 1

19 divided by 2 equals

9.5

Answer 2

12

Explanation:

5 + b ÷ (11 - 9)

Substitute b = 14

5 + 14 ÷ (11 - 9)

Work the order of operations from left to right

Since there are no exponents, parentheses first

5 + 14 ÷ (11 - 9)

5+14 ÷ 2

Then division

5+7

Then addition

12