Question

eqation for half of the difference of 25 and 7

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{1}{2} (25 - 7)$

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Translate

"Half of" is divide by 2 of the next thing

"Difference of 25 and 7" is subtraction between 25 and 7

Step 2: Convert

$\frac{1}{2} (25 - 7)$

Step 3: Evaluate

1. (Parenthesis) Subtract:                    $\frac{1}{2} (18)$
2. Multiply:                                            $9$