Question

What is the simplified value of the expression below? 8.5+(12+4)x2-7
A. 10.5
B. 33.5
C. 88.5
D. 97.5

Answer 1

B. 33.5 is your answer
First you want to add 12+4 because it is in parentheses
8.5+16x2-7
Then you multiply 16 by 2
8.5+32-7
Then you add 8.5 to 32
40.5-7
Then you subtract 7 from 40.5 giving you your answer
33.5

Answer 2

Answer:33.5

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