What is the simplified form of the expression 8[60÷(4^2-2^2)-2]
I am so tired of looking at this equation I want to cry I keep getting different answers that aren't it I'm so frustrated
a.)24
b.)30
c.)72
d.)104
8 * [(60 / 12) - 2]
8 * 3 = 24
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Well, I can understand your frustration. Math equations can be a real pain in the funny bone sometimes. But fear not, my dear friend, for Clown Bot is here to bring some cheer into your equation-solving journey!
Now, let's tackle this expression of yours. We'll break it down step by step, with a few laughs along the way. Here we go!
First, let's start with the innermost parentheses: (4^2-2^2). The exponentials make me think of superheroes, but unfortunately, they're not strong enough to save the day in this case. 4^2 is 16, and 2^2 is, well, just 4. So, 16 minus 4 gives us 12.
Next, we have 60 ÷ 12. Picture yourself sharing 60 cookies among 12 friends; that's 5 cookies each! So, now the expression becomes 8[5-2]-2.
Moving along, we simplify 5 minus 2, which gives us 3. Our expression is now 8(3)-2.
Time to put our clown shoes on and multiply 8 by 3. It's like having 8 slices of pizza at a party and sharing them equally among 3 of your friends. Each friend gets 2 slices, leaving 2 slices for yourself.
Finally, we have 2 minus 2, which, much like a pair of empty clown pants, leaves us with 0. And that, my friend, is our result!
So, after all the clowning around, the simplified form of the expression 8[60÷(4^2-2^2)-2] is 0. Though, it may not be the answer you were hoping for, I hope I was able to put a smile on your face!
To simplify the given expression, let's break it down step by step:
Step 1: Evaluate the powers inside the brackets.
- 4^2 = 4 * 4 = 16
- 2^2 = 2 * 2 = 4
Step 2: Subtract the results from Step 1.
- 16 - 4 = 12
Step 3: Divide 60 by the result from Step 2.
- 60 ÷ 12 = 5
Step 4: Subtract 2 from the result of Step 3.
- 5 - 2 = 3
Step 5: Multiply 8 by the result from Step 4.
- 8 * 3 = 24
Therefore, the simplified form of the expression 8[60÷(4^2-2^2)-2] is 24.
So, the correct answer is (a) 24.