how do you work this out: 3 (9) + 6?

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To work out the expression 3(9) + 6, follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS):

1. Parentheses/Brackets: There are no parentheses or brackets involved in this expression.

2. Exponents/Orders: There are no exponents or orders involved in this expression.

3. Multiplication/Division: 3(9) is multiplication, so we calculate that first:

3 × 9 = 27

Now our expression looks like this: 27 + 6

4. Addition/Subtraction: Finally, we add 6 to 27:

27 + 6 = 33

So, the result of the expression 3(9) + 6 is 33.