1/2+6×3

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To solve this expression, we must follow the order of operations, which is parentheses, exponents, multiplication and division (from left to right), and addition and subtraction (from left to right).

Given expression: 1/2 + 6 × 3

Firstly, we perform the multiplication operation: 6 × 3 = 18

Now, our expression becomes: 1/2 + 18

Next, to combine the fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator for 2 and 1 is 2.

1/2 can be written as 1/2 + 9/2

Now, we can combine the fractions:

1/2 + 9/2 = (1 + 9) / 2 = 10/2 = 5

Therefore, the solution to the expression 1/2 + 6 × 3 is 5.