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Select the statement that describes this expression: 5 x (3 + 4) - 4.

a) 5 times the sum of 3 and 4, then subtract 4
b) 5 times 3 plus 4 minus 4
c) 5 more than the sum of 3 and 4, and then subtract 4
d) 5 times 3 plus the difference of 3 and 4

What is the value of this expression (write result number)

Correct answer:

s = a
x =  31

Step-by-step explanation:

$s=a$

$x=5\cdot (3+4)-4=31$

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