This is a simple arithmetic problem, and the answer is 2.5. Here's how to solve it:
Understanding the Order of Operations
In mathematics, we follow the order of operations, often remembered by the acronym PEMDAS or BODMAS:
- Parentheses (or Brackets)
- Exponents (or Orders)
- Multiplication and Division (from left to right)
- Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)
Applying the Order of Operations
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5 2: This part represents 5 squared, which means 5 multiplied by itself: 5 * 5 = 25.
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25 divided by 2: This is the final step, and it gives us 25 / 2 = 2.5.
Therefore, 5 2 divided by 2 equals 2.5.
