If y represents a variable, write ½(y3 − 7) as a verbal expression.

A
Cube y, multiply by ½, and then subtract 7

B
Cube y, subtract 7, and then multiply by ½

C
Subtract 7 from y, cube it, and then multiply by ½

D
Multiply y by ½, cube it, and then subtract 7

Question

If y represents a variable, write ½(y3 − 7) as a verbal expression.

A
Cube y, multiply by ½, and then subtract 7

B
Cube y, subtract 7, and then multiply by ½

C
Subtract 7 from y, cube it, and then multiply by ½

D
Multiply y by ½, cube it, and then subtract 7

Vocaloid · Answer

Remember order of operations
Starting inside the parentheses, you cube y first

What’s the next operation after that?