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Which statement best describes the value of the expression 42 - (20 +
3)? *

Which statement best describes the value of the expression 42 - (20 + 3)? *-example-1

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Answer

number 4

Explanation:

User Ebernie
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Answer:

The bottom one: The value is the difference of 42 and the sum of 20 and 3.

Explanation:

The answer is what you get when you subtract 23 from 42. Using "the difference" means subtraction is involved and you expression is 42 - (minus) (20+3).

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