Question

Select the expression that has a value of 10.

9 − (8 ÷ 4) x 3 + 7
(9 + 8) x 4 ÷ 3 + 7
9 + 8 x 4 ÷ (3 + 7)
(9 + 8 x 4) ÷ 3 + 7

Answer 1

The first equation 9 - ( 8 ÷ 4 ) × 3 + 7

Explanation:

1) Simplify 8 ÷ 4 to 2.

`9 - 2 * 3 + 7`

2) Simplify 2 × 3 to 6.

`9 - 6 + 7`

3) Simplify 9 - 6 to 3.

`3 + 7`

4) Simplify.

`10`

Therefor, the answer is Option A.