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Look at the following expression:

(12 − 2 x 2) ÷ 4 + 5

Stacy performed the first step to evaluate the expression, as shown:

(10 x 2) ÷ 4 + 5

Which statement explains whether Stacy is correct? (1 point)

Group of answer choices

Stacy is correct because she performed operations from left to right.

Stacy is correct because she subtracted the numbers in the parentheses first.

Stacy is incorrect because she should multiply 2 and 2 first and then divide 4 by 4.

Stacy is incorrect because she should multiply 2 and 2 first and then subtract 4 from 12.

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Answer:

the last sentence is correct

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