SOLUTION: Could someone please explain to me! it is in my book like this.... 8 + 11 (3 - 1/2) ....... This is one over two..

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Question 614029: Could someone please explain to me!


it is in my book like this.... 8 + 11 (3 - 1/2) ....... This is one over two..
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8 + 11 (3 - 1/2)
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8 + 11*3 - 11*(1/2)
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= 8 + 33 - 11/2
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= 41 - 5.5
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= 35.5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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