Question

1. (01.01 mc)

which statement best describes the expression $3 + 2 \div y$? (5 points)
\\(\bigcirc\\) the quotient of y and the sum of 3 and 2
\\(\bigcirc\\) the quotient of the sum of 3 and 2 and y
\\(\bigcirc\\) the sum of 3 and the quotient of 2 and y
\\(\bigcirc\\) the sum of 3 and the quotient of y and 2

Explanation:

Step1: Recall order of operations

By PEMDAS/BODMAS, division is performed before addition. So $3 + 2 \div y$ means calculate $2 \div y$ first, then add 3.

Step2: Match to verbal description

$2 \div y$ is the quotient of 2 and y; adding 3 gives the sum of 3 and this quotient.

Answer:

The sum of 3 and the quotient of 2 and y