Question

What is the value of the expression 18-2 times ( 4 +3)

Answer 1

Answer:

1 2/7

Step-by-step explanation:

18 - 2x(4+3) =

combine like terms in the parentheses

18 - 2x(7) =

Multiply

18 - 14x  (This is the value of the expression)

We can solve for x by setting it equal to zero

18 - 14x = 0

-14x = -18

x = -18/-14

x = 1 2/7