Simplify the Expression $22 - ( - 20 ) + 20 + ( - 8 )$

question 396

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. (Remember the order of operations.)
- $22 - ( - 20 ) + 20 + ( - 8 )$

• A) \(- 14\)
• B) 30
• C) \(- 30\)
• D) 54

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Accumulated Depreciation

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Sum-Of-The-Years'-Digits Depreciation

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Economic Life

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