How can this expression be simplified?
Expression: [tex]3 + 2 \cdot a + b \cdot \frac{4}{2 - 4}[/tex]
Use the correct order of operations (P.E.M.D.A.S.)
A) [tex]2a + 2b - 1[/tex]
B) [tex]2a + 2b - 2[/tex]
C) [tex]2a - 2b + 3[/tex]
D) [tex]5a + 2b - 4[/tex]
Answer (2)
3 + 2 ∗ a + b ∗ 2 4 − 4 = 2 a + 2 b + 3 − 4 = 2 a + 2 b − 1 Answer: A
After simplifying the expression 3 + 2 ⋅ a + b ⋅ 2 − 4 4 , we arrive at 2 a − 2 b + 3 , which corresponds to option C. This was done following the order of operations, handling parentheses, division, and multiplication accordingly. The final expression reflects the simplified form without further reductions possible.
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