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We need to follow PEMDAS.

We need to do the multiplication before we can do the addition (which becomes subtraction because of the sign).

3 + 2 • (–8)

3 + (-16)

3 - 16

-13

Your answer is D. -13

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\(\huge\text{Hey there!}\)

\(\huge\textbf{Equation:}\)

\(\mathbf{3 + 2 \times (-8)}\)

\(\huge\textbf{Simplifying it:}\)

\(\mathbf{3 + 2 \times (-8)}\)

\(\mathbf{\mathbf{\rightarrow3 + 2(-8)}}\)

\(\mathbf{\rightarrow 3 + (-16)}\)

\(\mathbf{\rightarrow 3 - 16}\)

\(\mathbf{\rightarrrow -13}\)

\(\huge\textbf{Therefore, your answer should be:}\)

\(\huge\boxed{\frak{Option\ D. -13}}\huge\checkmark\\\)

\(\huge\text{Good luck on your assignment \& enjoy your day!}\)

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