The order of operations is necessary for simplifying numerical expressions because it ensures that the expression is simplified correctly through a series of steps proven to be efficient in simplification.
Answer:
a small claims court
Explanation:
A small claims court is a local court where a plaintiff can make a claim regarding small amounts of money. Usually small claims courts only have jurisdiction over private disputes regarding money owed under agreement (applies to Maria's claim), unpaid loans, property damage, contract breaches, etc. Small claims court can handle cases up to $35,000 and you usually do not need a lawyer.
