Problem 5
Question
Use the grouping symbols to help perform the following operations. $$\frac{1+19}{2+3}$$
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
Answer: The result of the expression is 4.
1Step 1: Perform the operations within the parentheses
Add the numbers within the parentheses and write down their results:
$$\frac{1+19}{2+3} = \frac{20}{5}$$
2Step 2: Perform the division
Now, we can divide the numerator by the denominator:
$$\frac{20}{5} = 4$$
The result of the given expression is 4.
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