Question

Simplify the expression. 2(-4 - 3)/4 + 3 x 2

A. 3.25
B. 2.5
C. 0.5

Answer 1

-7/2 +3x2 =0
6x2=7
x2=7/6
x=sqrt(7/6)

Answer 2

2(-4-3)/4+3x2
2(-7)/4+3x2
-14/4+3x2
-3.5+6
2.5
I am assuming that it was 3 times 2 at the end.
Use order of operation PEMDAS