what is the answer to 1/4[7(7-1/4)]

Question

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Answer 1

Follow PEMDAS order (parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction):

1. 1/4[7(7-1/4)] look inside the parenthesis first. (7-1/4) = 6.75
2. 1/4[7(6.75)] ---> 7(6.75) is the same as 7*6.75. Multiply this next because it is inside the brackets (same as parenthesis) = 47.25
3. 1/4(47.25) is the same as 1/4 * 47.25. Multiply this next. 1/4*47.25 = 11.8125

Answer = 11.8125