Answer the question or complete the sentence to make a true statement.According to the rules for the order of operations, what should be the first step when simplifying the expression [7 + (-1 + 3)] + (-9)?

A. Find the sum of 7 and -9
B. Find the sum of -1 and 3
C. Find the sum of 7 and -1
D. Find the sum of 3 and -9


Answer: B

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