Which pair of parentheses can be removed without changing the value of this

expression?



(1 + 2) × (6 – 3) + (5 × 8) ÷ (9 – 4)



A parentheses around 1 + 2

B parentheses around 6 – 3

C parentheses around 5 × 8

D parentheses around 9 – 4