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What is the value of 6(x + 15) - 12 when x = 12?
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User Erotemic
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Answer: 162

Explanation:

6(12+15) Following the order of operations, (P.E.M.D.A.S), you should do parentheses first. So you add 12 and 15 to get 27. Were left with 6(27). So we multiply 6 and 27. The final answer is 162.

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27

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162

User Sam Adamsh
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I’m certain 162, 6•12= 72, and 6•15= 90
User Kerriann
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