California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Math Practice Exam

What is the value of (4 + 2) x (3 - 1)?

1. 6

2. 10

3. 12

4. 14

The correct answer is: 12

To find the value of the expression \( (4 + 2) \times (3 - 1) \), we should first evaluate the parts inside the parentheses according to the order of operations. Start with the first set of parentheses, \( 4 + 2 \). Adding these numbers together gives us: \[ 4 + 2 = 6. \] Next, evaluate the second set of parentheses, \( 3 - 1 \). Subtracting these numbers gives us: \[ 3 - 1 = 2. \] Now that we have simplified both parts, the expression becomes: \[ 6 \times 2. \] We can now multiply these two results: \[ 6 \times 2 = 12. \] Thus, the correct value of the expression \( (4 + 2) \times (3 - 1) \) is 12.