Question

Simplify the expression 53 + 3(5 − 3). 137 131 27 21

Answer 1

Using the distributive property, we can simplify 3(5-3) to 15-9, which is 6. Doing 6+53 gets us the answer 59.

EDIT: I hadn't noticed that it was 5^3, so in this case, the answer is 131.

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Answer 2

131

Explanation:

Given : 5³ + 3(5-3).

To find : Simplify the expression.

Solution : We have given

5³ + 3(5-3).

5³ + 3(2).

125 + 6.

131

Therefore, 131