Provide an appropriate response.According to the rules for the order of operations, what should be the first step when simplifying the expression [12 + (-1 + 1)] + (-5)?

A. find the sum of 12 and -5
B. find the sum of 12 and -1
C. find the sum of -1 and 1
D. find the sum of 1 and -5


Answer: C

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