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  • 03-11-2022
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Simplify the following expression using order of operations: 3÷4×2

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  • 03-11-2022

ANSWER

3/2

EXPLANATION

The order of operations is:

0. Parenthesis

,

1. Exponents

,

2. Multiplication and division (left to right)

,

3. Addition and subtraction (left to right)

In this case, the operations are a division and a multiplication. Since they rank equally, we have to do them from left to right. First, divide 3 by 4 and then, multiply by 2,

[tex]3\div4\times2=(3\div4)\times2=\frac{3}{4}\times2=\frac{3}{2}[/tex]

Hence, the solution is 3/2.

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