Answer: 432 Divided by (7 + 5) Plus 6 Times 7

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Solve 432 / (7 + 5) + 6 x 7 using the order of operations.

The Answer

The correct answer is: 78.

Here is why

1. Parentheses: 7 + 5 = 12.
2. Divide: 432 / 12 = 36.
3. Multiply: 6 x 7 = 42.
4. Add: 36 + 42 = 78.

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