Question

Subtract 7 from 20. Then, divide by 2. Which of the following expressions matches the statement above? A. 7 - 20 ÷ 2 B. (7 - 20) ÷ 2

Answer 1

B. (7-20) ÷ 2

-13 ÷ 2

-6.5

Answer 2

Answer: (20-7) ÷2

Explanation:

take 7 from 20

20-7

then divide by 2 after 20-7