What is the correct order of operations for simplifying the expression 2 minus 3 x plus 5 plus 7 times open paren y minus 5 x close paren squared plus x ?
Answer
A
distribute 7 inside the parentheses, square the binomial, and then combine like terms
B
square the binomial, combine like terms, and then distribute 7 inside the parentheses
C
combine like terms, square the binomial, and then distribute 7 inside the parentheses
D
square the binomial, distribute 7 inside the parentheses, and then combine like terms