Question
Simplify the expression.
40 – 2 • 32
A.
22
B.
4
C.
342
D.
28
40 – 2 • 32
A.
22
B.
4
C.
342
D.
28
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To simplify the expression \( 40 - 2 \cdot 32 \), we follow the order of operations, which means we should perform the multiplication first.
1. Calculate the multiplication:
\[
2 \cdot 32 = 64
\]
2. Now substitute this back into the expression:
\[
40 - 64
\]
3. Now perform the subtraction:
\[
40 - 64 = -24
\]
None of the provided options match -24. Please check the problem or the possible options again.
1. Calculate the multiplication:
\[
2 \cdot 32 = 64
\]
2. Now substitute this back into the expression:
\[
40 - 64
\]
3. Now perform the subtraction:
\[
40 - 64 = -24
\]
None of the provided options match -24. Please check the problem or the possible options again.