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Use the order of operations to simplify -5 + 3(7.2 - 3.2).

A. 7
B. 7 3/5
C. -8
D. 12 2/5​. the answer is 7 for those who need help with the same question

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Answer:

a

Explanation:

User Shivlal Kumavat
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-5+3(7.2-3.2)
=-5+3(4.0)
=-5+12
=12-5
=7
User Lowtechsun
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