Simplify the Expression $\frac { 12 ( - 1 ) - ( - 8 ) ( - 7 ) } { 2 [ - 16 \div ( - 4 - 4 ) ] }$

question 105

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression.
- $\frac { 12 ( - 1 ) - ( - 8 ) ( - 7 ) } { 2 [ - 16 \div ( - 4 - 4 ) ] }$

• A) -11
• B) -23
• C) -17
• D) undefined

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