Evaluate the expression. [16 +(-4)](- 4) O A. 32 B. - 16 C. O C. 1 O D. 16

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Evaluate the expression.
[16 + (-4))(– 4)
O A. 32
O B. - 16
OC. 1
O D. 16
Transcribed Image Text:Evaluate the expression. [16 + (-4))(– 4) O A. 32 O B. - 16 OC. 1 O D. 16
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Step 1

Given: [16 + (-4)](-4)

 

step 1: calculate the value in square brackets ( [] )

=> 16 + (-4) = 16 - 4 = 12

step 2: multiply the value of square bracket with (-4)

=> [12](-4) = -48

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