Let's break this addition expression down step-by-step:
1. Identify and solve the first part of the addition:
[tex]\[
13 + 4
\][/tex]
When you add 13 and 4 together, you get:
[tex]\[
17
\][/tex]
2. Add the result to the next number:
[tex]\[
17 + 9
\][/tex]
Adding 17 and 9 together gives us:
[tex]\[
26
\][/tex]
So, the step-by-step solution for this expression [tex]\((13 + 4) + 9\)[/tex] is:
- Start with [tex]\(13 + 4\)[/tex], which equals [tex]\(17\)[/tex].
- Then add [tex]\(17 + 9\)[/tex], which equals [tex]\(26\)[/tex].
Therefore, the final answer is:
[tex]\[
(13 + 4) + 9 = 26
\][/tex]
