Your friend keeps getting an answer of 30 when simplifying 7 + 8(2). What mistake is he making and how would you help him?

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Chapter10: Polynomials
Section10.4: Divide Monomials
Problem 315E: Roxie thinks n0simplifies to 0. What would you say to convince Roxie she is wrong?
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