Solving the Mathematical Expression
To find the value of the given expression, we need to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS): Parentheses/Brackets, Exponents/Orders, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).
The expression is: $ [868 \div \{26 + 6 \times (3 - 7)\}] $
Step-by-Step Calculation
- Step 1: Solve the innermost parenthesis.
Calculate the value inside $(3 - 7)$.
$ 3 - 7 = -4 $
- Step 2: Perform multiplication within the curly braces.
Multiply the result from Step 1 by 6.
$ 6 \times (-4) = -24 $
- Step 3: Perform addition within the curly braces.
Add the result from Step 2 to 26.
$ 26 + (-24) = 26 - 24 = 2 $
- Step 4: Perform the division.
Divide 868 by the result from Step 3.
$ 868 \div 2 = 434 $
Final Result
The value of the expression $ [868 \div \{26 + 6 \times (3 - 7)\}] $ is 434.