Q. Select the answer which is equivalent to the given expression using your calculator.−20−101513−20+1013−20−1026−20−1026−20+10
Understand the problem: Understand the problem.We need to find which of the given options is equivalent to the expression (15)/(−20−10). To do this, we will calculate the value of the original expression and then compare it with the calculated values of the given options.
Calculate original expression: Calculate the value of the original expression using a calculator.−20−1015First, calculate the square root of 10, then subtract it from −20, and finally divide 15 by the result.
Calculate each option: Calculate the value of each option using a calculator.We will calculate the value of each option one by one and compare it with the value obtained in Step 2.
Compare calculated values: Compare the calculated values.After calculating the values of the original expression and the options, we will compare them to find the equivalent expression.
Select correct option: Select the correct option.The option that has the same value as the original expression is the equivalent expression.
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