To evaluate the expression [tex]\( 9 \div 3 - 1 \)[/tex], follow these steps:
1. Perform the division operation first: According to the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), division is performed before subtraction.
[tex]\[
9 \div 3 = 3
\][/tex]
2. Subtract 1 from the result of the division:
[tex]\[
3 - 1 = 2
\][/tex]
So, the value of the expression [tex]\( 9 \div 3 - 1 \)[/tex] is [tex]\( 2 \)[/tex].
