Simplify the Expression Using the Order of Operations $$- 2 - ( - 7 + 9 \cdot 9 - 2 )$$

question 150

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression using the order of operations.
- $$- 2 - ( - 7 + 9 \cdot 9 - 2 )$$

• A)-88
• B)-74
• C)-78
• D)70

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