To calculate \(5(9) - 2\), follow the order of operations: 1. First, multiply \(5\) and \(9\): \[ 5 \times 9 = 45 \] 2. Then subtract \(2\): \[ 45 - 2 = 43 \] So, \(5(9) - 2 = 43\).

5 (9) - 2

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To calculate \(5(9) - 2\), follow the order of operations:

First, multiply \(5\) and \(9\): \[ 5 \times 9 = 45 \]
Then subtract \(2\): \[ 45 - 2 = 43 \]

So, \(5(9) - 2 = 43\).