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An expression is shown:

\[ 89 - (23 + 9) \times 3 \]

Which statement describes this expression?

A. 89 minus triple the difference of 23 and 9.
B. 89 minus triple the product of 23 and 9.
C. Half the sum of 23 and 9 minus 89.
D. Triple the sum of 23 and 9 subtracted from 89.

Answer :

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First off, we see that 23 and 9 are added. This means we need to look for an answer option that says the sum of 23 and 9.

We see that answers C and D mention the sum of 23 and 9. Answer C says half the sum of 23 and 9 minus 89. There is no -89 in the problem, so this is incorrect.

Therefore, the answer is D. triple sum of 23 and 9 subtracted from 89.

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