What value is equivalent to 8 · 9 − 2 · 5?

Responses
A 8282
B 6262
C 5252
D 350350
E 280

1 answer

The expression 8 · 9 − 2 · 5 can be simplified using the order of operations (PEMDAS) by performing the multiplication before the subtraction:

8 · 9 − 2 · 5 = 72 - 10 = 62

Therefore, the value equivalent to 8 · 9 − 2 · 5 is 62.

The answer is B) 62.