Simplify the expression.
17 – 6 × 10 ¸ 2 + 12
a. 67
b. 59
c. –1
my answer -1 ?????
if the symbol between 10 and 2 is a division sign, then yes, that's correct!
17-6x10 ,2+12
To simplify the given expression, we need to follow the order of operations or PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction).
Let's break down the expression step by step:
1. Start with multiplication and division from left to right:
17 - 6 × 10 ÷ 2 + 12
First, perform the multiplication: 6 × 10 = 60.
Now divide 60 by 2: 60 ÷ 2 = 30.
Our expression becomes:
17 - 30 + 12
2. Next, perform addition and subtraction from left to right:
17 - 30 + 12
Subtract 30 from 17: 17 - 30 = -13.
Now add 12 to -13: -13 + 12 = -1.
So the simplified expression is -1.
Therefore, your answer is option c. –1.