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HELP What is the correct numerical expression for "12 times the sum of 5 and 25 minus 2?"

(12 x 5) + 25 − 2
12 x (5 + 25) − 2
12 x (5 + 25 − 2)
12 x 5 + (25 − 2)

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The answer is the second one since you are taking the sum of 5 and 25 and multiplying it by 12 and subtracting it by 2!
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Answer:

12×(5+25)-2

this is the answer to the question

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