Question

What is the value of the expression? 43 • 4−5
a. 4−15
b. 4−2
c. 42
d. 48

Answer 1

We need to follow PEMDAS

So

$43 \times 4 = 172$

$172 - 5 =$ 167

So... none of your answer choices are correct.

Answer 2

Parenthesis
Exponents
Multiplication
Division
Addition
Subtraction

First you do multiplication.
43 x 4 = 172

Then you do subtraction.
172 - 5 = 167

167 is the correct answer.

So the answer is e) 167.