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Arnold needs to simplify the expression below.

4.3x3+ 11
(8.2-0.5x 7)-6
Which operation should he perform first?
7+6
0.5x7
8.2-0.5
3+11

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User Realuser
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

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User Rdbisme
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Answer:

0.5x7

Explanation:

Assuming that the original expression is
4.3*3+ 11(8.2-0.5*7)-6, according to PEMDAS multiplication takes priority over addition and subtraction,, and therefore, from the choices given, 0.5 * 7 must be performed first.

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