Evaluate 44 – 5 x (4 2 ÷ 8).
Choose the best answer from the options below:
A 54
B 34
C 44
D 24
The correct answer is D) 24
To solve the expression, we should follow the order of operations, also known as PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, and Addition and Subtraction).
First, we solve the expression inside the parentheses (4 2 ÷ 8):
4 2 = 16
16 ÷ 8 = 2
Now we substitute this value back into the expression:
44 - 5 x 2
Next, we perform the multiplication:
5 x 2 = 10
Finally, we subtract:
44 - 10 = 34
Therefore, the answer is B. 34.