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Simplify 3(12 - 8) + 5.
O A. 32
O B. 17
O C. 33
O D. 27

User Snowburnt
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17 because first do the parentheses then multiply the new number (4) by 3 and then add 5
User Gday
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Answer:

b

Explanation:

parentheses first 12-8=4

3x4=12

12+5=17

u do parentheses then exponents then division then multiplication then add then subtract

hope this helps!!!

User Ye Htun Z
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