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Simplify and express the answer as a decimal. 3(2.7+5)−2 Enter your answer in the box.

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First, add 2.7 and 5 to get 7.7. Then, multiply 7.7 and 3 to get 23.1. Finally, subtract 2 from 23.1.

If you're distributing, then multiply 3 by 2.7 and 5. Then, add and subtract the sum by 2.

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