Question

Evaluate the numerical expression. 4.2 − 3.5 ÷ 0.7 + 2.4 A) −3.2 B) 1.6 C) 11.6 D) 3.4

Answer 1

4.2 -3.5/0.7+2.4

 order of operations, do division first

-3.5/0.7 = -5

now you have:

4.2-5 +2.4

 now just add/subtract from left to right

4.2-5 = -0.8 + 2.4 = 1.6

Answer is B

Answer 2

4.2 − 3.5 ÷ 0.7 + 2.4
= 4.2 − 5 + 2.4
= -1.6

answer
- 1.6