Simplify the Expression $- 17 + 20 - ( - 6 ) - 3$

question 242

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. (Remember the order of operations.)
- $- 17 + 20 - ( - 6 ) - 3$

• A) \(- 40\)
• B) 6
• C) 0
• D) 12

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