How do you simplify #5- 3( 2\times 3^ { 2} )#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-03-07T23:32:15

See the entire simplification process below:

First, expand the term with the exponent:

#5 - 3(2 xx 3^color(red)(2)) = 5 - 3(2 xx 9)#

Next, complete the operation within the parenthesis:

#5 - 3(color(red)(2 xx 9)) = 5 - 3(18)#

Then, complete the multiplication operation:

#5 - color(red)(3(18)) = 5 - 54#

Now, execute the subtraction to complete the simplification:

#5 - 54 = -49#