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How do you find the value of #[38-(8-3)]div3#?

Answer 1

Zoe Adams

#11#

When evaluating an expression with #color(blue)"mixed operations"# we must do so in a particular order.

Follow the order as set out in the acronym PEMDAS.

Since this expression has 2 sets of brackets, evaluate the inner set before the outer set. That is.

#[38-5]÷3larrcolor(red)" inner set of brackets"#

#=33÷3larr color(red)" outer set of brackets"#

#=11larrcolor(red)" finally the division"#

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Answer 2

Roman Alvarez

To find the value of [38 - (8 - 3)] ÷ 3, we start by simplifying the expression inside the brackets:

8 - 3 = 5

Now, we substitute this result back into the original expression:

[38 - 5] ÷ 3

Next, we simplify the expression within the brackets:

38 - 5 = 33

Now, we have:

33 ÷ 3

Finally, we perform the division:

33 ÷ 3 = 11

So, the value of [38 - (8 - 3)] ÷ 3 is 11.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.