Math Problem Statement

1+[1+1÷{1+1÷1(1+1÷2)}]+1

Solution

Let's break down and solve the expression step by step:

The expression is:

1+[1+11+11(1+12)]+11 + \left[1 + \frac{1}{1 + \frac{1}{1 \cdot \left(1 + \frac{1}{2}\right)}}\right] + 1

Step 1: Simplify the innermost expression 1+121 + \frac{1}{2}:

1+12=321 + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{2}

Now the expression becomes:

1+[1+11+1132]+11 + \left[1 + \frac{1}{1 + \frac{1}{1 \cdot \frac{3}{2}}}\right] + 1

Step 2: Simplify 1321 \cdot \frac{3}{2}:

132=321 \cdot \frac{3}{2} = \frac{3}{2}

Now we have:

1+[1+11+132]+11 + \left[1 + \frac{1}{1 + \frac{1}{\frac{3}{2}}}\right] + 1

Step 3: Simplify 132\frac{1}{\frac{3}{2}}:

132=23\frac{1}{\frac{3}{2}} = \frac{2}{3}

Now the expression becomes:

1+[1+11+23]+11 + \left[1 + \frac{1}{1 + \frac{2}{3}}\right] + 1

Step 4: Simplify 1+231 + \frac{2}{3}:

1+23=531 + \frac{2}{3} = \frac{5}{3}

Now the expression is:

1+[1+153]+11 + \left[1 + \frac{1}{\frac{5}{3}}\right] + 1

Step 5: Simplify 153\frac{1}{\frac{5}{3}}:

153=35\frac{1}{\frac{5}{3}} = \frac{3}{5}

Now the expression becomes:

1+[1+35]+11 + \left[1 + \frac{3}{5}\right] + 1

Step 6: Simplify 1+351 + \frac{3}{5}:

1+35=851 + \frac{3}{5} = \frac{8}{5}

Now the expression is:

1+85+11 + \frac{8}{5} + 1

Step 7: Add the constants:

1+1=21 + 1 = 2

So the expression becomes:

2+852 + \frac{8}{5}

Step 8: Convert to a common denominator:

2=1052 = \frac{10}{5}

Now add:

105+85=185\frac{10}{5} + \frac{8}{5} = \frac{18}{5}

So the final value of the expression is:

185or3.6\boxed{\frac{18}{5}} \quad \text{or} \quad 3.6

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are five related questions for you to consider:

  1. How do we handle complex fractions within brackets?
  2. How can the order of operations affect solving nested expressions?
  3. What are other common ways to simplify fractions?
  4. Why is it important to find a common denominator when adding fractions?
  5. How would this process change with variables instead of numbers?

Tip: Always resolve parentheses and inner brackets first when dealing with nested operations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic
Order of Operations
Fractions
Nested Expressions

Formulas

Order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS)
Fraction simplification

Theorems

Associativity of addition and multiplication
Commutative property of addition and multiplication

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8