Question

Evaluate. 16 • 3 + [(17 – 3) ÷ 2] – 43 What is the answer

Answer 1

16 × 3 + [(17 – 3) ÷ 2] – 43
16 × 3 + [(14) ÷ 2] – 43
16 × 3 + 7 – 43
48 + 7 – 43
55 – 43
12

Answer 2

$16\cdot3+[(17-3)\div2]-43=$
$= 48+(14\div2)-43$
$=48+7-43$
$=55-43$
$=\boxed{\boxed{12}}$