Question

Considering the expression x/2 + y2. Which statements are true?Mark all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer:

  D.  8/2 +(-10)² = 104

Step-by-step explanation:

To find which statements are true, evaluate the expression for the given variable values. You do this by putting the numbers in place of the respective variables, then doing the arithmetic.

The respective expression values are ...

  A 83 ≠ 37 . . . . (4/2) +9² = 2 +81 = 83

  B 31 ≠ 61

  C 52 ≠ 61

  D 104 =104 . . . . true statement

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