Which expression is equivalent to (12 + 5) – (14 ÷ 7)² ? Responses A 2 × (9 × 5 + 3²) + 42 × (9 × 5 + 3²) + 4 B 7 + 10 × 5 + 107 + 10 × 5 + 10 C 5 + 15 ÷ (3 + 2)²5 + 15 ÷ (3 + 2)² D 5 • 6 + 1 – (10 + 8)

To find the equivalent expression, we need to simplify the given expression step by step.

First, we solve the division 14 ÷ 7, which equals 2.

Then, we square 2, which equals 4.

Next, we add 12 and 5, which equals 17.

Finally, we subtract 4 from 17, which equals 13.

Therefore, the equivalent expression is D) 5 • 6 + 1 – (10 + 8).

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Apologies for the incorrect response earlier. Let's solve the expression correctly:

(12 + 5) – (14 ÷ 7)²

First, we simplify the division by performing 14 ÷ 7, which equals 2.

Next, we square 2, which gives us 2² = 4.

Then, we add 12 and 5, which equals 17.

Finally, we subtract 4 from 17, which equals 13.

Therefore, the expression (12 + 5) – (14 ÷ 7)² is equivalent to 13.

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I apologize for the confusion in my previous responses. Upon closer inspection, it appears that none of the provided answer choices (A, B, C, D) match the equivalent expression for (12 + 5) – (14 ÷ 7)².

To solve the expression:

(12 + 5) – (14 ÷ 7)²

(12 + 5) is equal to 17.
(14 ÷ 7) is equal to 2.
(2)² is equal to 4.

So, the expression becomes:

17 - 4 = 13.

Therefore, the correct answer is not listed among the given answer choices.