Multiple Choice
According to the rules for the order of operations, what should be the first step when simplifying the expression [-5 + (-9 + 3) ] + (-4 + 9) ?
A) find the sum of 3 and -4
B) find the sum of -5 and -4
C) find the sum of -9 and 3
D) find the sum of -5 and -9
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