Question

Evaluate the expression: -(31 + 2) +7² - (-5²)
A) -9
B) -5
C) 41
OD -40​

Answer 1

The answer should be 41

Answer 2

Answer: C. 41

Explanation:

`-\left(31+2\right)+7^2-\left(-5^2\right)`

`=-33+7^2-\left(-5^2\right)`

`\left(-5^2\right)=-25`

`=-33+7^2-\left(-25\right)`

`7^2=49`

`=-33+49-\left(-25\right)`

`-33+49=16`

`=16-\left(-25\right)`

`\mathrm{Apply\:rule\:}-\left(-a\right)\:=\:+a`

`16+25=41`