Question

Which expressions are equivalent to the expression 32 ÷ (8 – 4)? Choose exactly two answers that are correct. A. 18 – 2 ÷ 2 B. 48 ÷ (10 – 4) C. 15 – 21 ÷ 3 D. 36 – 15 ÷ 3 + 1

Answer 1

$32 \div (8-4)=32 \div 4=8 \\ \\ A. \\ 18-2 \div 2=18-1=17 \\ \\ B. \\ 48 \div (10-4) = 48 \div 6=8 \\ \\ C. \\ 15-21 \div 3=15-7=8 \\ \\ D. \\ 36 - 15 \div 3 +1=36 - 5+1=31+1=32$

B and C are equivalent to the expression.