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Sierra had 136 trading cards. She gave away 15 to each of her 3 friends. Which expression shows how many cards Sierra has left?

A. 136 - ( 15 x 3 )
B. 136+ ( 15 x 3 )
C. ( 136 - 15 ) x 3
D. ( 136 + 15 ) x 3

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It would be A :)

The expression 136 - (15 x 3) shows she started off with 136 cards but gave away 15 cards each to 3 of her friends
User Bret McGowen
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A
Because 136 trading cards
15 goes to each 3 friends
User David Walthall
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