Question

What value is equivalent to 5 − 4(1 + 2^3)? A) -511 B) -103 C) -31 D) 9

Answer 1

Answer:

C(-31)

Step-by-step explanation:

= 5 - 4(1 + 2^3)

= 5 - 4(1 + (2 . 2 . 2))

= 5 - 4(1 + (4 . 2))

= 5 - 4(1 + 8)

= 5 - 4(9)

= 5 - 36

= (-31)

OPTION C

Answer 2

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5 - 4(1 + 2³) = ?

= 5 - (4(1) + 4(2³))

= 5 - (4 + 4(8))

= 5 - (4 + 32)

= 5 - 36

= -31