To determine an equivalent expression to \( 12(9 - 70) + (-29)0 \), we need to simplify it step by step.
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Calculate the expression inside the parentheses: \[ 9 - 70 = -61 \]
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Now replace that in the expression: \[ 12(-61) + (-29)0 \]
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Calculate \( 12 \times -61 \): \[ 12 \times -61 = -732 \]
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Next, recognize that any number multiplied by zero equals zero: \[ (-29)0 = 0 \]
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Now we add the values: \[ -732 + 0 = -732 \]
Thus, the expression \( 12(9 - 70) + (-29)0 \) simplifies to \( -732 \).
The equivalent expression is \( -732 \).