Please help me with this math problem.
150-4((3+9)/(4-1) X (14-11)^2) the answer is 6, I have tried everything and can not get that answer
This is totally wrong how is it that 12/3 equals to 3
Thanks
To solve this math problem, let's break it down step by step:
1. Start by simplifying the expression inside the parentheses: (3 + 9) = 12 and (14 - 11) = 3.
So now the expression becomes: 150 - 4((12)/(4-1) X (3)^2)
2. Next, simplify the expression inside the brackets: (4 - 1) = 3.
The expression becomes: 150 - 4((12)/3 X (3)^2)
3. Now evaluate the squared term: (3)^2 = 9.
The expression becomes: 150 - 4((12)/3 X 9)
4. Continue simplifying by multiplying and dividing: (12)/3 = 4.
The expression becomes: 150 - 4(4 X 9)
5. Multiply within the brackets: 4 X 9 = 36.
The expression becomes: 150 - 4(36)
6. Multiply outside the brackets: 4 X 36 = 144.
The expression becomes: 150 - 144
7. Finally, subtract: 150 - 144 = 6.
So the answer to the given expression is indeed 6.
150-4((3+9)/(4-1) X (14-11)^2)
= 150 - 4(12/3)(3)^2
= 150 - (4)(3)(9)
= 150 - 144
= 6