Question

Reba needs to simplify the expression below.

6 1/2 + 3.5 times 2 minus 7 divided by 3

Which operation should she perform first?
A. addition
B. subtraction
C. multiplication
D. division

Answer 1

Answer:

We should follow the rule of BODMAS.

Since 'D' (division) comes before ,we should divide first.

Answer 2

To simplify the given expression Reba has to perform first  step is "division"

By using the property of "BODMAS"

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that Reba needs to simplify the expression below.

Given expression is $6\frac{1}{2}+3.5\times 2-\frac{7}{3}$

To simplify the given expression she has to perform first is "division"

For : By using the property of "BODMAS"

"BODMAS" stands for

• B - For bracket (refer it first step) and do operation inside the bracket  in the given expression
• O- For Operation has to be  done in the bracket ( step2)
• D- For Division operation has to be in the expression (step 3)
• M- For Multiplication operation has to be done in the expression (step4)
• A- For Addition operation has to be done in the expression (step 5)
• S- For Subtraction operation has to be done in the expression (step 4)