1/2(1)-2
I'll be glad to check your answer.
I got 1.75
1/2 of 1 = 1/2
1/2 - 2 = -1 1/2
So it equals -1 1/2
Yes.
To evaluate the expression 1/2(1) - 2, follow the order of operations (also known as PEMDAS or BODMAS):
1. Start by simplifying the multiplication: 1/2 * 1 = 1/2.
2. Then, subtract 2 from the result: 1/2 - 2.
To subtract fractions, you need to have a common denominator. In this case, the denominator of the whole number 2 can be written as 2/1.
Now, we can find the common denominator and subtract:
1/2 - 4/2 = (1 - 4)/2 = -3/2.
Therefore, 1/2(1) - 2 equals -3/2.