How do you evaluate #5(14-39div3)+4*1/4#?

2 Answers
Oct 22, 2017

#9(1/4)#

Explanation:

#5 ( 14 - (39/3) ) + 4(1/4) #

# = 5 (14-13) + 4 + (1/4) #

# = 5 + 4 + (1/4) = 9 + (1/4) = 9(1/4)#

Oct 22, 2017

#5(14-39/3)+4*1/4=6#

Explanation:

We need to evaluate what is inside the parenthesis first:

#5(14-39/3)+4*1/4=5(14-13)+(4*1/4)=5(1)+1=6#

And then complete the addition.