Question

10 points! Select the correct answer. Simplify: 6 ÷ 3 + 32 · 4 − 2 A. 22 B. 42 C. 98 D. 36

Answer 1

128

Explanation:

6 / 3 + 32 * 4 - 2.

We first calculate 6/3 and 32 * 4:

6 / 3 = 2

32 * 4 = 128

Our expression then becomes 2 + 128 - 2.

We can evaluate, getting 128.

Answer 2

36

Explanation:

6 ÷ 3 + 3^2 · 4 − 2

= 2 + 9 · 4 - 2

= 2 + 36 - 2

= 38 - 2

= 36