Question

Simplify the expression showing each step.
3(2+7)-5

Answer 1

Answer:22

Explanation:

add the numbers in the parathieses so 2+7 and you get 9 so then your equation is 3(9)-5 or 3×9-5

then you multiply 3×9 and get 27 so then subtract 27 -5 and get 22 as your answer

Answer 2

22

Explanation:

Simplify the following:

3 (2 + 7) - 5

Hint: | Evaluate 2 + 7.

2 + 7 = 9:

3×9 - 5

Hint: | Multiply 3 and 9 together.

3×9 = 27:

27 - 5

Hint: | Subtract 5 from 27.

| 2 | 7

- | | 5

| 2 | 2:

Answer: 22