Question

Evaluate
12 ÷ [(–3) + 1]

Answer 1

12 ÷ [(-3)+1]

12÷[-2]

$\frac{12}{ - 2} \: \: \: here \: minus \: will \: be \: transfered \: to \: above \\ \\ \frac{ - 6}{1} = - 6$

Answer 2

Solution :

12 ÷ [ ( -3 ) + 1 ]

= 12 ÷ ( -3 + 1 )

= 12/( -2 )

= ( 2 × 6 )/( -2 )

After cancellation ,

= -6

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