Question

Jay is trying to simplify the following expressions 3x (3 +12 divided by 3) -4. What should be his first step in solving this problem

Answer 1

Jay is incorrect in doing addition first.

What is an expression?

Expression in maths is defined as the collection of numbers variables and functions by using signs like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Given the expression as;

3x (3 +12 divided by 3) -4.

To simplify this expression, then must follow PEMDAS.

3x(3+12÷3)

3x(3+4)

3x(7)

21x

Which means that Jay is incorrect in doing addition first.

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