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Evaluate the expression 6 / 2(1+2)

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Problem

Evaluate the expression 6 / 2(1+2)

Answer

9

Step-by-step solution

  1. Parentheses: First, solve the expression inside the parentheses. $1 + 2 = 3$.
  1. Rewrite the expression: Substitute the result back into the original expression. The expression becomes $6 \div 2(3)$.
  1. Multiplication and Division (from left to right): According to the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), multiplication and division have the same priority and are performed from left to right. First, perform the division: $6 \div 2 = 3$.
  1. Continue Multiplication and Division: Now, perform the multiplication: $3 \times 3 = 9$.

Therefore, the final answer is 9.