Concept explainers
a
To calculate: The simplified values of the given expressions.
a
Answer to Problem 38WE
The simplified answers are 3 and 12.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Two expressions
Calculation:
Simplify the expression
Simplify the expression
b
To find: If the division of real numbers is associative or not.
b
Answer to Problem 38WE
The division of real numbers is not associative.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Two expressions
Calculation:
The given expressions
So they are not equal.
Hence, division is not associative.
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