Question

What is the simplified value of the expression below?

A. 18.25
B. 21.38
C. 27.56
D. 42.75

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

The expression simplifies down to 146/8 which is 18.25.

Answer 2

A. 18.25

Explanation:

After you do the multiplications, the problem is

... (56 +90)/8 = 146/8 = 18.25

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The division bar is a grouping symbol, equivalent to parentheses around both numerator and denominator. You must evaluate the numerator before you can divide by the denominator, which also must be evaluated before that division.