Question

When simplifying an expression, you ____ perform operations inside grouping symbols first.
A.

always

B.

sometimes

C.

never

Answer 1

sometimes

Answer 2

im sure the answer they want you to give is always; but thats not the case ....

Answer 3

\[\frac{2(3-1)}{4}=\frac{3-1}{2}\]
just as in that example I did not start with the (..) stuff