Simplify by Using the Order of Operations Agreement $16 + ( 9 - 4 ) \cdot 2$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Simplify by using the Order of Operations Agreement. $16 + ( 9 - 4 ) \cdot 2$

• A) 17
• B) 26
• C) 42
• D) 33
• E) 31

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