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  • 31-08-2018
  • Mathematics
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Order of Operations

Simplify this expression:
9 - (a - 7)

A. 16 - a

B. 16 + a

C. 2 - a

D. 2 + a

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AnimeBrainly
AnimeBrainly AnimeBrainly
  • 31-08-2018

9 - (a - 7)

Note that - = -1

First, distribute - 1 to all terms within the parenthesis

-1(a - 7) = -a + 7

9 - a + 7

Combine like terms

9 + 7 = 16

-a + 16, or A. 16 - a is your answer

hope this helps

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Аноним Аноним
  • 31-08-2018

9 - (a - 7)

a = -1

9 + 7 = 16

The correct answer is A. 16 - a

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