Question

6 + 4(7 - 2) - 9

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

To solve this expression, we need to follow the order of operations (BIDMAS/PEMDAS):

6 + 4(7 - 2) - 9
First, we simplify the expression inside the parentheses:
= 6 + 4(5) - 9

Then, we perform the multiplication:
= 6 + 20 - 9

Next, we do the addition and subtraction from left to right:
= 26 - 9
= 17

So, 6 + 4(7 - 2) - 9 equals 17.

Answer 2

that is incorrect

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Apologies for the mistake. Let's solve it again:

6 + 4(7 - 2) - 9

First, we simplify the expression inside the parentheses:
= 6 + 4(5) - 9

Next, we perform the multiplication inside the parentheses:
= 6 + 20 - 9

Then, we do the addition and subtraction from left to right:
= 26 - 9
= 17

So, the correct answer is indeed 17.