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Can You Solve This? 6 ÷ 2(1+2) =

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Problem

Can You Solve This? 6 ÷ 2(1+2) =

Answer

9

Step-by-step solution

  1. Simplify the expression inside the parentheses: According to the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), we first solve the operation inside the parentheses. $1 + 2 = 3$.

The expression now becomes $6 \div 2(3)$.

  1. Perform multiplication and division from left to right: The expression is $6 \div 2 \times 3$. Following the order of operations, we perform division and multiplication as they appear from left to right.

First, perform the division: $6 \div 2 = 3$.

The expression is now $3 \times 3$.

  1. Perform the final multiplication: $3 \times 3 = 9$.