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What step should be done first in this equation? 12 x 2 (7 – 3 + 1)

a.) (3 + 1)

b.) 2 x 7

c.) (7 – 3)

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do whatever is in the parenthesis first because PEMDAS. the rule is if it’s adding and subtracting, go from left to right so you would do 7-3 first
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Answer:

the answer is C. (7 – 3) hope that helps : )

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