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Simplify:
73 - 2 × (4 - 1)2

A. 639
B. 55
C. 61
D. 426

User Setec
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Answer:

55

Explanation:

73 - 2 × (4 - 1)^2

PEMDAS

parentheses first

73 - 2 × (3)^2

Then exponents

73 - 2 × 9

Multiply and divide from left to right

73 - 18

Add and subtract

55

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