If a parenthetic expression is a part of an equation, you remove the parentheses by each term within the parentheses by the number to the left of the parentheses.
A) dividing
B) subtracting
C) adding
D) multiplying

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When removing parentheses in an equation, you need to distribute the number outside the parentheses to each term within the parentheses. This involves multiplying, not dividing, subtracting, or adding, so the correct choice is D, multiplying.

If a Parenthetic Expression Is a Part of an Equation