Question

The difference between 34 and 42 divided by 4

Answer 1

Operations

We are required to calculate the value of "the difference between 34 and 42 divided by 4"

The expression can be understood in two different forms;

* Subtract 34 and 42 and the result should be divided by 4

* Divide 42 by 4 and the result should be subtracted from 34

Since the first part mentioned in the phrase is the difference, it should be calculated first. That result must then be divided by 4.

In mathematical language it's expressed as:

`(34-42)/(4)`

Operating:

`(34-42)/(4)=(-8)/(4)=-2`

The correct result is -2