Question

Select the statement that describes this expression: 8 + fraction 1 over 2 x (6 − 2) − 1. (2 points) 8 more than half the difference of 2 and 1, and then subtract 6 Add 8 to half the difference of 6 and 2, then subtract 1 The sum of 8 and fraction 1 over 2 times 6 plus 2 minus 1 1 less than half of 6 plus the sum of 8 and 2

Answer 1

Add 8 to half the difference of 6 and 2, then subtract 1

Step-by-step explanation:

8 + fraction 1 over 2 x (6 − 2) − 1.

The above is expressed mathematically as:

8 + 1/2(6 - 2) - 1

Therefore, the statement that describes this expression from the options given correctly is :

Add 8 to half the difference of 6 and 2, then subtract 1

Answer 2

Add 8 to half the difference of 6 and 2, then subtract 1

Explanation:

8 + fraction 1 over 2 x (6 − 2) − 1.

The above is expressed mathematically as:

8 + 1/2(6 - 2) - 1

Therefore, the statement that describes this expression from the options given correctly is :

Add 8 to half the difference of 6 and 2, then subtract 1