Chapter 1.2, Problem 2AGP

To determine

To Find: The simplification of the expression $3+42\cdot 2-5$ .

Answer to Problem 2AGP

The simplification of the expression $3+42\cdot 2-5$ is $82$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The expression is $3+42\cdot 2-5$ .

Calculation:

The expression $3+42\cdot 2-5$ is simplified as follows:

  $\begin{array}{c}3+42\cdot 2-5=3+\left(42\cdot 2\right)-5\\ =3+84-5\\ =87-5\\ =82\end{array}$

Thus, the simplification of the expression $3+42\cdot 2-5$ is $82$ .