Question

Question was provided via image upload.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze expression structure

The expression $2 \times (4 - 1) \div 3$ first calculates the difference inside parentheses: $4-1$.

Step2: Match to verbal description

This structure translates to: 2 times the result of (4 minus 1), then divided by 3. Compare to options:

• Option A: "2 times the difference of 4 and 1, divided by 3" matches the order of operations.
• Option B: Describes $(2 \times 4) - (1 \div 3)$, which is not the given expression.
• Option C: Describes $\frac{(2 \times 4) - 1}{3}$, which is not the given expression.
• Option D: Describes $(2 \times 4) - \frac{1}{3}$, which is not the given expression.

Step1: Interpret the question

The question asks for 5 times the [sum/difference] of 4,215 and 1,172. Assuming the full question is "5 times the sum of 4,215 and 1,172" (common phrasing):

Step2: Match to expression

The sum of 4,215 and 1,172 is $(4,215 + 1,172)$, multiplied by 5 gives $5 \times (4,215 + 1,172)$.

Answer:

A. 2 times the difference of 4 and 1, divided by 3

---

For question 14 (partial):