Everyday Math: Practical Uses and a Fun Challenge
Everyday math proves useful when calculating tip percentages or determining sale discounts. While you might not use trigonometry or algebra daily, basic arithmetic plays a crucial role outside the classroom. Exercise your math skills to stay sharp.
Check Your Work
Not so fast! Make sure you’ve made the right choices in getting to your solution. Scroll down if you want a hint.
Ready for a Hint?
Remember the PEMDAS order of operations.
What do you think the answer is: 3 or 12?
Using the PEMDAS rule, start with the parentheses: 8 ÷ 4 equals 2.
Next, shift to the left equation: 24 ÷ 4 equals 6.
Then, multiply: 6 x 2 equals 12. That’s your answer!
Did you get it right on the first try? Share this equation with your friends and see if they can solve it too!
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