Source: Extra Practice
Evaluate: .
Options
Option A is correct
4
Option B
16
Option C
0
Option D
-34
Explanation
The correct option is 4. We apply the BODMAS/PEMDAS rule.\n1. Innermost parentheses: .\n2. Inside the square bracket, perform multiplication first: .\n3. Complete the square bracket: .\n4. The expression becomes: .\n5. Perform division: .\n6. Finally, perform addition: .\nIncorrect options arise from errors such as incorrect signs for integer operations (e.g., option 16 forgets the negative sign for ) or incorrect application of the order of operations (e.g., option -34 results from ignoring the brackets for division).