Question

Consider the expression [3(42+32÷4−5)] . Which quotient must be found to simplify the expression?(1 point)
Responses

32÷4
32 divided by 4

144÷4
144 divided by 4

48÷4
48 divided by 4

96÷4

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \( 3(42 + 32 \div 4 - 5) \), we need to calculate the term \( 32 \div 4 \) first, according to the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS).

Thus, the correct quotient that must be found to simplify the expression is:

**32 ÷ 4**

This means that both of the responses "32÷4" and "32 divided by 4" are correct.