Question

"Evaluate −(2−6)(23)

A. 8
B. -8
C. 46
D. -46"

Answer 1

To evaluate the expression −(2−6)(23), simplify the parentheses first and then perform the multiplication and apply the negative sign. The final answer is 92.

Step-by-step explanation:

To evaluate the expression −(2−6)(23), we need to simplify the parentheses first. Inside the parentheses, 2−6 equals -4. So, the expression becomes -(−4)(23). Now, multiply -4 and 23 to get -92. Finally, since there is a negative sign outside the parentheses, the final answer is -(-92) which simplifies to 92. Therefore, the correct answer is option C. 46.

To solve the problem −(2−6)(23), we first calculate the expression within the parentheses: (2−6), which is −4. Multiplying this by 23 results in −92. The negative sign in front of the parentheses then changes the sign, giving us 92 as the answer.