Question

Evaluate the expression begin expression . . . the quantity, negative b plus b . . . times the quantity, 2 plus 7 . . . end expression, when b = 5.

Answer 1

$- b + b \times (2 + 7) \\ = - 5 + 5 \times 9 \\ = - 5 + 45 \\ = 40$
The answer is 40

Hope this helps. - M