Question

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Simplify the following expression.

4(20+12)÷(5−3)
(2 points)

Answer 1

To simplify the expression 4(20+12)÷(5−3), we need to follow the order of operations, which is parentheses first, then multiplication/division from left to right, and finally addition/subtraction from left to right.

First, we simplify what's inside the parentheses:
20 + 12 = 32

Next, we multiply 4 by 32:
4 * 32 = 128

Finally, we divide 128 by (5 - 3):
5 - 3 = 2
128 ÷ 2 = 64

Therefore, the simplified expression is 64.