Question

Evaluate the expression: 7 + |2 + (-5)| × |-5| - 3

Answer 1

19.

Explanation:

7 + |2 + (-5)| x |-5| - 3

= 7 + |-3| x 5 - 3 The | | indicate the absolute value so |-5| = 5.

= 7 + 3 x 5 - 3 The multiplication is done first:

= 7 + 15 - 3

= 22 -3

= 19.