Evaluate the Expression: 12:3(1+1) Using Order of Operations

Question

12:3(1+1)= 12:3(1+1)=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Solve
00:03 Let's solve according to the correct order of operations
00:07 Always solve parentheses first
00:16 Now since everything is either multiplication or division, we'll solve as usual
00:21 Calculate 12 divided by 3
00:27 Multiply the quotient by 2
00:30 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

First, we perform the operation inside the parentheses:

12:3(2) 12:3(2)

When there is no mathematical operation between parentheses and a number, we assume it is a multiplication.

Therefore, we can also write the exercise like this:

12:3×2 12:3\times2

Here we solve from left to right:

12:3×2=4×2=8 12:3\times2=4\times2=8

Answer

8