Question

Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable. $$(x+5) \div 4 \text { when } x=9$$

Short answer

The evaluated result of the expression is 3.5

Step-by-step solution

Substitute the given value

First, substitute \(x = 9\) into the expression \( (x+5) \div 4\). This gives \( (9+5) \div 4\)

Apply operation priority

Following the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), carry out the addition operation before division. \( (9+5) = 14\). Substitute that back into the expression gives \( 14 \div 4 \)

Evaluate the expression

Divide 14 by 4. The result is 3.5, which is the evaluated result of the expression