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Evaluate: (−5) − (−8) × 5 + 4

  1. 19
  2. 39
  3. -41
  4. 49

Answer

B. 39

Solution

(−8) × 5 = −40; subtracting it adds 40: −5 + 40 + 4 = 39.

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