Question

Simplify 2 + 4 divided by 8 + 10) - 7 equal

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \( 2 + \frac{4}{8} + 10 - 7 \), we can follow the order of operations (parentheses, exponents, multiplication and division, addition and subtraction - PEMDAS).

Here’s how we simplify it step-by-step:

1. **Evaluate the division**: Calculate \( \frac{4}{8} \).
\[
\frac{4}{8} = 0.5
\]

2. **Substituting back into the expression**: Now we rewrite the expression:
\[
2 + 0.5 + 10 - 7
\]

3. **Perform the addition and subtraction from left to right**:
- First, add \( 2 + 0.5 \):
\[
2 + 0.5 = 2.5
\]
- Next, add \( 2.5 + 10 \):
\[
2.5 + 10 = 12.5
\]
- Finally, subtract \( 12.5 - 7 \):
\[
12.5 - 7 = 5.5
\]

So, the final answer is:
\[
\boxed{5.5}
\]