When solving -1/8 (x + 35) = −7, what is the correct sequence of operations?

ANSWER:

Division, multiplication, addition is the correct sequence of operations for solving

SOLUTION:

Given, equation is  

We need to solve the given equation in correct sequential order.

So, let us follow the BODMAS rule.

BODMAS means sequence of operations are brackets, orders, division, multiplication, addition, subtraction

Now,

As the term in brackets cannot be processed further we can go for next term.

Now the division operation has to be done first according to BODMAS

- 0.125(x+35)= -7

Multiplication comes second in order.

-0.125x+4.375= -7

On rearranging the terms, we get

-0.125x+4.375+7=0

Now perform addition according to BODMAS

-0.125x+11.375=0

0.125x=11.375

Hence division, multiplication, addition is the correct sequence of operations for solving

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