9. 2 + (2 X 2) + 2 =
Answer: A
8
The expression 2 + (2 X 2) + 2 simplifies to 8 when calculated correctly, following the order of operations.
A) 8
This option is correct. When evaluating the expression, first, the multiplication is performed: 2 X 2 equals 4. Then, the expression becomes 2 + 4 + 2, which equals 8.
B) 10
This option is incorrect. If one mistakenly adds 2 and 2 first, assuming an incorrect order of operations, and then multiplies, the result would still not yield 10. The correct order of operations must be followed.
C) 12
This option is incorrect. There is no sequence of operations that would lead to a total of 12. Following the correct order, the calculation will not reach this sum.
D) 16
This option is incorrect. A result of 16 would imply an erroneous addition or multiplication. The correct calculation does not support this total.
Conclusion
Option A is definitively correct as it adheres to the proper order of operations, leading to the accurate simplification of the expression to 8. All other options fail to produce the correct result based on standard arithmetic principles.