Question

Simplify the expression.

(15 + 8)[23 – (10 + 7)]

Answer 1

does "simplify" mean "compute"?

Answer 2

no

Answer 3

oh, what does it mean?

Answer 4

to make it easier

Answer 5

futureboy in this situation compute=simplify=make it easier

Answer 6

i am funnin with you
of course it means compute
find the number
start by adding \(10+7\)

Answer 7

what do you get?

Answer 8

i did the whole equation, I got 23*6

Answer 9

well that is certainly "simplified" isn't it
they probably want you to actually multiply \(23\times 6\)

Answer 10

are u sure

Answer 11

pretty sure

Answer 12

although if i were you, i would return an answer of \(23\times 6\) and when it was marked wrong say "but it said simplify, and that is what i did"

Answer 13

i do school online so i dont have a say

Answer 14

http://www.cymath.com/answer.php?q=(15%20%2B%208)%5B23%20-%20(10%20%2B%207)%5D This Should help :D

Answer 15

thanks alot way simpler

Answer 16

but i already new the answer i was just checking my work

Answer 17

You're Welcome