Provide an appropriate response.According to the rules for the order of operations, what should be the first step when simplifying the expression [-4 + (-7 + 5)] + (-6 + 8)?

A. find the sum of -7 and 5
B. find the sum of -4 and -6
C. find the sum of 5 and -6
D. find the sum of -4 and -7


Answer: A

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