Question

Find the value of this expression
(50 - 2) ÷ 4 - 7²

-40
-41
-37

Answer 1

The answer is -37.

Explanation:

1) Simplify 50-2 to 48.

48 ÷ 4 -
`7^(2)`

2) Simplify
`7^(2)` to 49.

48 ÷ 4 - 49

3) Simplify 48 ÷ 4 to 12.

`12 - 49`

4) Simplify.

`-37`

Therefor, the answer is Option C) -37.