Solve (13×2)-(12×1.5): Mixed Operations with Decimals

Question

(13×2)(12×1.5)= (13\times2)-(12\times1.5)=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:08 Let's begin with what's inside the parentheses. Remember, they come first in math.
00:17 Now we just add the numbers together. It's a simple addition.
00:21 Great job! That's the solution!

Step-by-Step Solution

According to the order of operations, we will first solve the multiplication exercises in parentheses:

(13×2)=26 (13\times2)=26

(12×1.5)=18 (12\times1.5)=18

Now we will subtract:

2618=8 26-18=8

Answer

8 8