Question

Omar wants to simplify the following expression. What should be his first step? 6 x (3 + 9) - 5

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Multiply 6 by 3
Subtract 5 from 9
Add 3 to 9
Subtract 5 from 6

Answer 1

(c) Add 3 to 9

Explanation:

The order of operations tells you that quantities in parentheses are evaluated first.

Here, that means the first step is finding the sum 3+9.