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Select the statement that describes this expression: 5 x (3 + 4) − 4.

5 times the sum of 3 and 4, then subtract 4
5 times 3 plus 4 minus 4
5 more than the sum of 3 and 4, and then subtract 4
5 times 3 plus the difference of 3 and 4

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It is the first one because times that then you add them subtract
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Answer:

A) 5 times the sum of 3 and 4, then subtract 4

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