Question

How do you evaluate the expression `12-9/3-2`?

Answer 1

`7`

Explanation:

First, factor the fraction to remover the fraction:

`12 - 9/3 - 2 -> 12 - (3/3)(3/1) - 2 -> 12 - cancel(3/3)(3/1) - 2 ->`

`12 - 3/1 - 2 -> 12 - 3 - 2 -> 9 - 2 -> 7`