Use the Order of Operations to Simplify the Expression $$23 - [ 6 - ( 4 - 12 ) ] + ( 2 - 4 ) ^ { 3 }$$

question 162

Multiple Choice

Use the order of operations to simplify the expression.
- $$23 - [ 6 - ( 4 - 12 ) ] + ( 2 - 4 ) ^ { 3 }$$

• A) 17
• B) 33
• C) 1
• D) -17

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