Evaluate 5(14 – 23) + 8 ÷ 2.

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Answer 1

To evaluate the expression 5(14 – 23) + 8 ÷ 2, we start by simplifying the parentheses.

14 - 23 = -9

Now we substitute that value back into the expression:

5(-9) + 8 ÷ 2

-9 times 5 equals -45:

-45 + 8 ÷ 2

Now we perform the division:

8 ÷ 2 equals 4:

-45 + 4

Finally, we perform the addition:

-45 + 4 = -41

Therefore, the correct answer is:

-41