Simplify the following expression : 3 ( 5 - 12 ) + 4 divided 2. A. -19 B. 19 C. -23 D. -8.5

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Simplify the following expression : 3 ( 5 - 12 ) + 4 divided 2.

A. -19
B. 19
C. -23
D. -8.5

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start by distributing the 3 across the parenthesis

15-36+4÷2

15-36+2

-21+2-19

your answer is A

I hope I've helped!

JamesT answered May 17, 2019

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15 - 36 + 2 = -21 + 2 = -19..... so therefore, its A.

Hotschke answered May 21, 2019

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