Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Whole Numbers - 1.8 Exponents, Roots, and Order of Operations - 1.8 Exercises - Page 79: 31

Answer

False; according to the order of operations you must divide before you add, so the answer should be 10.

Work Step by Step

First divide, then add. 6 + 8 \ 2 = 6 + 4 = 10
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