Question

What is the value of expression? 5−8 • 5−4
a. 532
b. 54
c. 5−4
d. 5−12

Answer 1

5−(8)(5)−4
=5−40−4
=−35−4
=−39

Answer 2

`If\ 5-8\cdot5-4=5-40-4=\huge\boxed{-39}\\\\If\ (5-8)\cdot(5-4)=-3\cdot1=\huge\boxed{-3}`