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Simplify the expression.

-12 x 4 x 3/8 - (-60)




A.
–78


B.
–42


C.
–84


D.

42

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Answer:

The correct answer option is D. 42.

Explanation:

We are given the following expression which we are to simplify:


-12 ×
4 ×
\frac {3}{8} - (-60)

Solving the given expression using the order of operations to solve a mathematical expression starting from brackets, of, division, multiplication, addition and then subtraction.


-48 ×
\frac {3}{8} - (-60)


-18-(-60)


-18+60


42

User Muntu
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Answer:

D. 42

Explanation:

-12 x 4 x 3/8 - (-60)

PEMDAS says multiply and divide first since we have no parentheses or exponents

-48 x 3/8 - (-60)

-144/8 - (-60)

-18 - (-60)

A negative negative is a positive

-18+60

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42

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