Simplification · Question 20 · Easy
Simplify: 84 ÷ 7 × 3 − 4 × (6 − 2)² ÷ 8
- 4
- 20
- 28
- 36
Answer and explanation
Answer: C. 28
Explanation: Brackets first: (6 − 2)² = 16. Then left to right: 84 ÷ 7 × 3 = 36 and 4 × 16 ÷ 8 = 8. So 36 − 8 = 28.
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