Question

evaluate the given expression if w= 17, x= 29, and a =8 w+(1/x)+(1/z) a. 17.18 b.8.11 c. 94.13 d. 46.15​

Answer 1

a. 17.18

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

w = 17

x = 29

z = 8

w + (1/x) + (1/z)

Step 2: Evaluate

1. Substitute in variables: 17 + (1/29) + (1/8)
2. Add: 3981/232
3. Divide: 17.1595