According to the Rules for the Order of Operations, What

question 147

Multiple Choice

According to the rules for the order of operations, what should be the first step when simplifying the expression [-5 + (-9 + 3) ] + (-4 + 9) ?

• A)find the sum of 3 and -4
• B)find the sum of -5 and -4
• C)find the sum of -9 and 3
• D)find the sum of -5 and -9

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