To evaluate the given expression, we follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS) which is parentheses, exponents, multiplication/division (from left to right), and addition/subtraction (from left to right).
First, we solve the power of 2 - 1:
(2 - 1) = 1.
Next, we solve the multiplication:
3 x 2 = 6.
Now, we have 1/2 + 6. To add these fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is 2. So, we have:
1/2 + 6/1 = 1/2 + 12/2 = 13/2.
Therefore, the final result of the expression is 13/2 or 6 1/2.
None of the given options match this value.
Evaluate: 1/2 + 3 x 2 with the power of 2 - 1.
A. 35 1/2
B. 11 1/2
C. 1
D. 8.75
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