Question

Evaluate the following expression

3 x [2 + (11 - 1) divided by 5]

Answer 1

Let's evaluate the expression step by step:

1. Start with the expression:
\[
3 \times [2 + (11 - 1) \div 5]
\]

2. Calculate the expression inside the parentheses:
\[
11 - 1 = 10
\]

3. Replace the result back into the expression:
\[
3 \times [2 + 10 \div 5]
\]

4. Now, perform the division:
\[
10 \div 5 = 2
\]

5. Replace that in the expression:
\[
3 \times [2 + 2]
\]

6. Now, perform the addition inside the brackets:
\[
2 + 2 = 4
\]

7. Substitute again:
\[
3 \times 4
\]

8. Finally, multiply:
\[
3 \times 4 = 12
\]

Therefore, the final result is:
\[
\boxed{12}
\]