Evaluate 5(14 – 23) + 8 ÷ 2.
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To evaluate the expression 5(14 – 23) + 8 ÷ 2, we start by simplifying the parentheses.
14 - 23 = -9
Now we substitute that value back into the expression:
5(-9) + 8 ÷ 2
-9 times 5 equals -45:
-45 + 8 ÷ 2
Now we perform the division:
8 ÷ 2 equals 4:
-45 + 4
Finally, we perform the addition:
-45 + 4 = -41
Therefore, the correct answer is:
-41
To evaluate the expression 5(14 – 23) + 8 ÷ 2, we follow the order of operations (PEMDAS):
1. First, we simplify within the parentheses: 14 - 23 = -9.
So the expression becomes: 5(-9) + 8 ÷ 2.
Now it becomes: -45 + 8 ÷ 2.
2. Next, we perform the division: 8 ÷ 2 = 4.
So the expression becomes: -45 + 4.
3. Finally, we can perform the addition: -45 + 4 = -41.
Therefore, the answer is -41.