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Question

$$4.5+2.5(3.5+8.5)$$

Evaluate

$34.5$

Solution Steps

Add $3.5$ and $8.5$ to get $12$.

$$4.5+2.5\times 12$$

Multiply $2.5$ and $12$ to get $30$.

$$4.5+30$$

Add $4.5$ and $30$ to get $34.5$.

$$34.5$$

Factor

$\frac{3 \cdot 23}{2} = 34\frac{1}{2} = 34.5$