What value is equivalent to the expression 5-2(3+9)+4?a= -15b= -23c= 33d= 40

Jeff Beagley asked May 13, 2023

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Jeff Beagley asked May 13, 2023

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5- 2(3+9) +4

Apply PEMDAS

First solve parentheses: (3+9) = 12

5- 2 (12) + 4

Then, the multiplication:

5- 24 + 4

Add and subtract

-15

a=-15

CarenRose answered May 17, 2023

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