Evaluate .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.

  1. Step 1: Brackets first: and .
  2. Step 2: .
Answer
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Why not the others: is what you get if you multiply only the second number by the bracket. is what you get if you leave the outside the bracket. is what you get if you add the last number.

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