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Evaluate each expression if w = -3, x = 4, y = 2.6 . The problem is w - 2x + y ÷ 2, i just can't figure this out soo stressed

 Aug 16, 2014

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 #2
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So we have

-3 - 2(4) + 2.6/2

1st, perform the division

-3 - 2(4) + 1.3 =

-3 - 8 + 1.3 =

-11 + 1.3 =

-9.7

 

 Aug 16, 2014
 #1
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w - 2x + y / 2

PEMDAS: -3 - 2(4) + 2.6 / 2

-3 - 8 + 1.3

Now, left to right since we have only addition & subtraction left: -11 + 1.3 = -9.7.

 Aug 16, 2014
 #2
avatar+129899 
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Best Answer

So we have

-3 - 2(4) + 2.6/2

1st, perform the division

-3 - 2(4) + 1.3 =

-3 - 8 + 1.3 =

-11 + 1.3 =

-9.7

 

CPhill Aug 16, 2014

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