SOLUTION: please explain how to evaluate this type of problem. (5+3)/2+2 The answer choices are 2,4,6,8

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Question 14533: please explain how to evaluate this type of problem.
(5+3)/2+2 The answer choices are 2,4,6,8
Answer by Alwayscheerful(414) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You first get rid of the parentheses.
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5+3=8, so the numerator (top of the fraction) is 8
2+2=4, so the denominator (bottom of the fraction is 4.
Divide 8 by 4
Your answer should be 2
Hope this helps!