Chapter 4.CM, Problem 1CM

To determine

To simplify:

The numerical expression $16÷4\left(2\right)+8$.

Answer to Problem 1CM

Solution:

The simplest form of the given numerical expression is $16$.

Explanation of Solution

Approach:

The numerical expressions can be simplified by the help of basic algebra. The operation performed between two terms is ranked by the rule of BODMAS. BODMAS stands for Brackets, Orders, Division, Multiplication, Addition, and Subtraction.

Where brackets are operated in the following manner:

First round bracket $\left(\right)$ is operated; second curly bracket $\left\{\right\}$ is operated; and finally square bracket $\left[\right]$ are operated.

In BODMAS, Orders stands for numbers with power example $2^2=2\times 2$, $3^{-1}=\frac{1}{3}$.

Calculation:

The given numerical expression is $16÷4\left(2\right)+8$.

Use BODMAS in order to apply operation.

First, solve the bracket,

$16÷4\left(2\right)+8=16÷4\times 2+8$

Then, division,

$16÷4\times 2+8=4\times 2+8$

Then, multiplication,

$4\times 2+8=8+8$

Then, addition,

$8+8=16$

Therefore, the simplest form is 16.

Final statement:

The simplest form of the given numerical expression is $16$.