What is the simplified value of the expression below? 8.5 + (12+4) x2-7

A. 10.5

B. 33.5

C. 88.5

D. 97.5

La respuesta correcta es la opcion B 33.5

B. 33.5 is your answer

First you want to add 12+4 because it is in parentheses

8.5+16x2-7

Then you multiply 16 by 2

8.5+32-7

Then you add 8.5 to 32

40.5-7

Then you subtract 7 from 40.5 giving you your answer

33.5