What is the value of (4 + 2) ÷ 6?

What is the value of (4 + 2) ÷ 6?

• A. 1
• B. 0.5
• C. 2
• D. 3

Answer: (A)

Order of operations means do the addition inside the parentheses first, then divide. Add 4 and 2 to get 6, then divide by 6 to get 1. So the value is 1. If you tried dividing before finishing the addition or used a different divisor, you would get other numbers such as 0.5 or 2.

Order of operations means do the addition inside the parentheses first, then divide. Add 4 and 2 to get 6, then divide by 6 to get 1. So the value is 1. If you tried dividing before finishing the addition or used a different divisor, you would get other numbers such as 0.5 or 2.