Question

12 divided by 2(-1)+4

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

Given problem:

• 12 divided by 2(-1)+4

Therefore:

`\implies (12)/(2(-1)+4)`

Multiply the 2 and -1 in the denominator first:

`\implies (12)/(-2+4)`

Now carry out the addition in the denominator:

`\implies (12)/(2)`

Rewrite 12 as 2 · 6:

`\implies (2 \cdot 6)/(2)`

Cancel the common factor 2:

`\implies (\diagup\!\!\!\!2 \cdot 6)/(\diagup\!\!\!\!2)`

`\implies 6`