Write the Following Statements as a Mathematical Expression Using Parentheses

question 587

Multiple Choice

Write the following statements as a mathematical expression using parentheses and brackets, and then evaluate.
-Divide 400 by 10. Subtract from this quotient the sum of 1 and 4.

• A) (1 + 4) - (400 ÷ 10) = -35
• B) (400 ÷ 10) - 1 + 4 = 43
• C) 400 ÷ 10 - (1 + 4) = 35
• D) 400 ÷ [10 - (1 + 4)] = 80

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