How do you solve an algebraic expression

To solve an algebraic expression, you need to simplify the expression by combining all like terms into its simplest form. Expressions do not have equal signs.  

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step-by-step explanation:

to find this, you can divide 12 by 4 which is 3 or you can multiply 4 until you reach 12 (4x3=12). both should give you 3, meaning theres three times less bananas than there are oranges.