Question 1.
Simplify the following expressions.
i. 50 x 5 ÷ 2 + 24
ii. (13 x 4) ÷ 2 – 26
iii. 140 ÷ [(-11) x (-3) – (-42) ÷ 14 – 1)]
iv. {(220 – 140) + [10 x 9 + (-2 x 5) ]} – 100
Solution:
i. 50 x 5 ÷ 2 + 24 = 250 ÷ 2 + 24
= 125 + 24
= 149
ii. (13 x 4) = 2 – 26
= 52 ÷ 2 – 26
= 26 – 26
= 0
iii. 140 ÷ [(-11) x (-3) – (-42) ÷ 14 – 1)]
= 140 ÷ [33 + 42 ÷ 14 – 1]
= 140 ÷ [33 + 3 – 1]
= 140 ÷ 35
= 4
iv. {(220 – 140) + [10 x 9 + (-2 x 5) ]} – 100
= {80 + [90 – 10]} – 100
= {80 + 80} – 100
= 160 – 100
= 60
Intext Questions and Activities
Question 1.
Use the signs and numbers in the boxes and form an expression such that its value will be 112. (Textbook pg. no. 42)
[0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
[+ x ÷ -]
Solution:
{3 + (6 x 7) + (9 ÷ 3)} + {- 8 + 8 x 9}
Note: The above problem has many solutions. Students may write solution other than the one given.