Question

Simplify the expression.
(-5+61)(2+51)

Answer 1

Answer: 2968

Explanation:

1. Do what is in the parentheses

(-5+61)=56

(2+51)=53

2. Then multiply both of those answers

(56)(53) =2968

Answer 2

2,968

Explanation:

you would do the inside of the parentheses so -5 + 61 is 56 and 2 + 51 is 53. then you would multiply 56 and 53 and get 2,968. you multiplied these numbers because they are in parentheses still and when parentheses are next to each other that means you multiply. Whats in the parentheses together.