Question

1. what is equivalent to 3(2³ - 4×5)? 60 -42 -36 36

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate exponent value

$2^3=2\times2\times2 = 8$

Step2: Calculate multiplication value

$4\times5 = 20$

Step3: Calculate value inside parentheses

$2^3-4\times5=8 - 20=- 12$

Step4: Calculate final result

$3(2^3 - 4\times5)=3\times(-12)=-36$

Answer:

-36