Question

Determine which of the expressions could be used to represent the following calculation: Divide the difference between 96 and 72 by 12. Select all that apply. A. ( 96 − 72 ) ÷ 12 B. 96 − ( 72 ÷ 12 ) C. ( 96 ÷ 12 ) − 72 D. 24 ÷ 12 E. 96 ÷ 6 THIS IS DUE TO DAY PLAESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS HALP

Answer 1

Answer:

A.  (96 - 72) ÷ 12

D.  24 ÷ 12

Step-by-step explanation:

Difference between 96 and 72 means subtract 72 from 96:   96 - 72

Divide by 12 means:  ÷ 12

Therefore, "Divide the difference between 96 and 72 by 12" is:  

⇒ (96 - 72) ÷ 12

As the difference between 96 and 72 is 24, we can also represent the calculation by:

⇒ 24 ÷ 12