Question

Question
Determine the first step in simplifying this expression.

13−2(1−15)÷4

(1 point)
Responses

13−2
13 minus 2

2×1
2 times 1

1−15
1 minus 15

15÷4

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \( 13 - 2(1 - 15) \div 4 \), the first step is to simplify the operation inside the parentheses. Therefore, the correct first step is:

**1 - 15** (1 minus 15)