Question

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

Answer 1

Answer: C. 41

Step-by-step explanation:

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

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

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

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

$7^2=49$

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

$-33+49=16$

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

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

$16+25=41$

Answer 2

The answer should be 41