Math Problem Statement
Evaluate −15 + (−20) ÷ 5.
Solution
The expression to evaluate is:
We will follow the order of operations (PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction):
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First, perform the division:
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Now, substitute back into the expression:
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Simplify the addition:
So, the correct result is , not .
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Here are 5 related questions to practice:
- Evaluate .
- Solve .
- What is ?
- Compute .
- Evaluate .
Tip: Always perform division and multiplication before addition and subtraction when evaluating expressions.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Arithmetic
Order of Operations
Formulas
PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction)
Theorems
Order of Operations
Suitable Grade Level
Grade 6-7