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Evaluate the expression 7 + (10 / 5)

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Problem

Evaluate the expression 7 + (10 / 5)

Answer

9

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the order of operations: The expression contains addition and division within parentheses. According to the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), operations inside parentheses should be performed first.

2. Perform the operation inside the parentheses: The expression inside the parentheses is $10 \div 5$.
$$10 \div 5 = 2$$

3. Substitute the result back into the expression: Now, substitute the value '2' back into the original expression.
$$7 + (10 \div 5) = 7 + 2$$

4. Perform the remaining operation: The remaining operation is addition.
$$7 + 2 = 9$$