Simplify
- $$12 + ( - 20 ) - 10$$ A) 2
B)

question 144

Multiple Choice

Simplify.
- $$12 + ( - 20 ) - 10$$

• A) 2
• B) \(- 18\)
• C) 42
• D) 18

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