Advanced Algebra and trigonometry skills might not be something you’ll have to use daily. However, when it comes to basic arithmetic, you’ll find that it’s one of those skills that you’ve to use frequently. They come in handy whenever you’re calculating in your head how much change to expect or how much money you’ll save from a discount. Now think about how good you’ll get when you keep testing your math skills at home. You won’t find it challenging to handle everyday math. Take a look at this problem below and try to find a solution.
If you’ve already solved it, it won’t hurt to take a second look. Make sure that you’re confident in your answer!
If you’re stuck, scroll some more and look at the hints below.
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Hint: Refresh your memory on the PEMDAS formula of arithmetic operations.
So, is your answer either 12 or 3?
Using the PEMDAS rule means that your first step will be to solve the part of the exercise that’s in brackets.
That is,
8 ÷ 4, which will give you 2.
The next step is to solve the left side of your problem, which is;
24 ÷ 4 to give you 6.
Finally, you’ll perform a multiplication of 6 and 2 (6 x 2) to get 12
And that’s the correct solution to your problem!
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