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Andrew wants to place grouping symbols in the expression

15 + 25 – 18 ÷ 2 so that it has a value of 18.5.

Which shows the correct placing of the grouping symbols?

A.
(15 + 25) – 18 ÷ 2

B.
15 + (25 – 18 ÷ 2)

C.
15 + (25 – 18) ÷ 2

D.
15 + 25 – (18 ÷ 2)

Question

Help ._. medal
Andrew wants to place grouping symbols in the expression

15 + 25 – 18 ÷ 2 so that it has a value of 18.5. 

 

Which shows the correct placing of the grouping symbols?
	
	
 
A.
	(15 + 25) – 18 ÷ 2
	
 
B.
	15 + (25 – 18 ÷ 2)
	
 
C.
	15 + (25 – 18) ÷ 2
	
 
D.
	15 + 25 – (18 ÷ 2)

anonymous · Answer

Okay, lets start :) 
(15 + 25) – 18 ÷ 2
	40-9=

anonymous · Answer

I would say D is reasonable because you would probably subtract it because it is the bigge r number.

anonymous · Answer

@openstudyproblemsolve  if we just give them the answer, they won't learn.

anonymous · Answer

15 + (25 – 18 ÷ 2) 
15+ (25-9)

anonymous · Answer

Thanks for the medal! Oh sorry Lilian I just started this website 2 minutes ago.
I will take that into consideration.

anonymous · Answer

It's okay, I made the same mistake when I first started using this site :)

anonymous · Answer

Lol thanks.

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Fan me Lillian?

anonymous · Answer

Sure :)