Use the Order of Operations to simplify (solve) the expression: 24 ÷ 23

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Answer 1

To simplify the expression \( 24 \div 23 - 4 \cdot 5 \) using the Order of Operations (often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)), we follow these steps:

1. Division: Calculate \( 24 \div 23 \): \[ 24 \div 23 \approx 1.0435 \]

2. Multiplication: Calculate \( 4 \cdot 5 \): \[ 4 \cdot 5 = 20 \]

3. Subtraction: Now subtract the result of the multiplication from the result of the division: \[ 1.0435 - 20 \approx -18.9565 \]

Thus, the simplified result of the expression \( 24 \div 23 - 4 \cdot 5 \) is approximately \( -18.9565 \).

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I apologize for any confusion. Based on the calculation, the simplified result of the expression \( 24 \div 23 - 4 \cdot 5 \) is approximately \(-18.9565\). Please provide the options so I can choose the correct one.