Question

Simplifying the expression 12 − 4x2 − 3 + x2 gives

Answer 1

Answer:

-2

Step-by-step explanation:

12- 4*2 - 3*2

12 - 8 - 6 (according to BODMAS)

= -2

Answer 2

Answer:

CASE 1 : If 12-4×2-3+2

= 12-8-3+2

= 12-11+2

=14-11

=3

CASE 2 : If 12-4×2-3×2

=12-8-6

=12-14

= -2

So, according to your question you can choose any one of them as answer. Because +× expression cannot be used together.

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