Which options could be the next step in simplifying this expression?

15 + (5 + 21)

Choose exactly two answers that are correct.

A.

36 + 20 (use the commutative property)

B.

15 + 26 (use order of operations)

C.

20 + 36 (use the distributive property)

D.

20 + 21 (use the associative property)

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Rayne Dillon

21 February, 09:28

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Zion Evans · Answer 1

B. 15 + 26 (use order of operations)

AND

D. 20 + 21 (use the associative property)

Kailyn Haynes · Answer 2

I would use. pemdas. paréntesis. exponents. múltiple. divide. add and súbita

Which options could be the next step in simplifying this expression?15 + (5 + 21)Choose exactly two answers that are correct.A.36 + 20 (use the commutative property)B.15 + 26 (use order of operations)C.20 + 36 (use the distributive property)D.20 + 21 (use the associative property)