What is the simplified value of the given expression? 3 times open paren 8 minus 4 close paren plus 2 times 5 point 5

Evaluate the parentheses first: 8 − 4 = 4. Then multiply: 3 × 4 = 12 and 2 × 5.5 = 11. Add the results, 12 + 11 = 23, so the simplified value is 23.

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