Question

Hakim needs your help to simplify the expression using order of operations.
(1.1 - 0.3) / 8+4 x 3

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \( (1.1 - 0.3) / 8 + 4 \times 3 \), we will follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS):

1. **Parentheses/Brackets**
2. **Exponents/Orders**
3. **Multiplication and Division** (from left to right)
4. **Addition and Subtraction** (from left to right)

Now, let's solve the expression step by step:

1. **Calculate inside the parentheses:**
\[
1.1 - 0.3 = 0.8
\]

Now, the expression becomes:
\[
0.8 / 8 + 4 \times 3
\]

2. **Perform the division:**
\[
0.8 / 8 = 0.1
\]

Now, the expression is:
\[
0.1 + 4 \times 3
\]

3. **Perform the multiplication:**
\[
4 \times 3 = 12
\]

Now, the expression simplifies to:
\[
0.1 + 12
\]

4. **Perform the addition:**
\[
0.1 + 12 = 12.1
\]

Thus, the simplified expression is \(\boxed{12.1}\).