What is the simplified value of the given expression? 8 point 5 plus open paren 12 plus 4 close paren times 2 minus 7
Answer
A
10 point 5
B
97 point 5
C
88 point 5
D
33 point 5
Explanation
First simplify the parentheses: 12 + 4 = 16. Then multiply: 16 × 2 = 32. Finally, calculate 8.5 + 32 − 7 = 33.5, so the simplified value is 33.5, choice D.
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