Question

1. which of the numbers below is equivalent to 18(1 - 6)÷2 + 6? - 51 8 12 39

Explanation:

Step1: Solve inside parentheses

$1 - 6=-5$

Step2: Perform division

$18\times(- 5)\div2=18\times(-2.5)= - 45$

Step3: Perform addition

$-45 + 6=-39$

Answer:

-39