Justin should have multiplied 3.8 and 7.9 first
How to evaluate an expression?
He is trying to evaluate the expression 12.5 + 3.8x, when x = 7.9.
This was Justin solution to the expression
12.5 + 3.8(7.9)
16.3(7.9)
128.77
Now let's do our own arithmetic,
12.5 + 3.8x
we have to substitute the value of x in the equation.
12.5 + 3.8(7.9)
Using PEMDAS principle, we have to multiply before addition.
Therefore,
12.5 + 3.8(7.9)
12.5 + 30.02
42.52
Hence, Justin should have multiplied 3.8 and 7.9 first
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