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What this question is testing
Objective: Number sense: order of operations
Prompt focus: Evaluate the expression 4 plus 3 times (8 minus 5).
Why the correct answer works
13
Parentheses give 3, multiplication gives 9, and adding 4 yields 13.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
Using order of operations, first compute inside the parentheses to get 3, then multiply 3 times 3 to get 9, then add 4 to get 13.
Simple analogy
Think of number sense: order of operations like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.