- Identify the multiplication and division parts:
- First, calculate $10 \times 2 = 20$
- Next, calculate $8 \div 2 = 4$
- Substitute these values back into the equation: The expression now becomes:
$$60 – 20 + 4 = ?$$ - Perform addition and subtraction from left to right:
- First, subtract: $60 – 20 = 40$
- Then, add: $40 + 4 = 44$
The Verdict
Linda is 44 years old!
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