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Which problem has a greater (bigger) answer? Solve both, choose the one that has the bigger answer and explain (1-2 sentences) how you found your

answer.
1) (2 + 3) (5 + 5)
2)2 + 3 x 5 + 5 =



I need help pleaseeee

User Nisus
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Answer:

1) has bigger answer

Explanation:

1)

solving parenthesis first we get

5 × 10

so, the answer = 50

2)

solving 3 × 5 first as we have to see multiplication first then addition

2 + 15 + 5

22

comparing both

50 > 22

so problem 1 has a bigger answer

User Dennison
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