Which statement describes how to evaluate 7 x (13 - 9)?

Responses

Multiply the difference of 13 and 9 by 7.
Multiply the difference of 13 and 9 by 7. EndFragment

Find the sum of 13 and 9, and then multiply by 7.
Find the sum of 13 and 9, and then multiply by 7.

Multiply 7 by 13, and then subtract 9.
Multiply 7 by 13, and then subtract 9. EndFragment

Divide 13 by 9, and then multiply by 7.

1 answer

The correct statement that describes how to evaluate \( 7 \times (13 - 9) \) is:

Multiply the difference of 13 and 9 by 7.