Math Problem Statement

10 + [5 - {4 - 2(3 + 1/2 - 1/4) ÷ 5 1/2}]

Solution

Let me solve the given mathematical expression step by step. The expression is:

10+[5{42(3+1/21/4)÷51/2}]10 + [5 - \{4 - 2(3 + 1/2 - 1/4) \div 5 \, 1/2\}]

Step 1: Simplify inside the parentheses

3+1/21/4=3+0.50.25=3.253 + 1/2 - 1/4 = 3 + 0.5 - 0.25 = 3.25

Step 2: Multiply by 2

2×3.25=6.52 \times 3.25 = 6.5

Step 3: Simplify inside the braces

46.5=2.54 - 6.5 = -2.5

Step 4: Divide by 51/25 \, 1/2 (which equals 5.55.5)

2.5÷5.5=0.4545(approximately)-2.5 \div 5.5 = -0.4545 \, (\text{approximately})

Step 5: Simplify inside the brackets

5(0.4545)=5+0.4545=5.45455 - (-0.4545) = 5 + 0.4545 = 5.4545

Step 6: Add to 10

10+5.4545=15.454510 + 5.4545 = 15.4545

Final Answer:

The result is approximately 15.4545.

Would you like me to clarify or break down any part further?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Order of Operations
Fractions
Nested Brackets

Formulas

Simplification of expressions following PEMDAS/BODMAS

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8