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9 + 1.34 + .5 (3.50 +1.74) How would you simplify the expression? Explain your steps.

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1. Using PEMDAS, I would first solve the equation inside the parenthesis
(3.50+1.74)= 5.24
Now the equation is:
9+1.34+.5(5.24)
2. Multiply .5(5.24)
9+1.34+2.62=
12.96
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