The value of $2(5-2)-5^{2}$ is
(A) -19
(B) -4
(C) 1
(D) -11
(E) -17
The value of $2(5-2)-5^{2}$ is
(A) -19
(B) -4
(C) 1
(D) -11
(E) -17

Solution

When evaluating this expression, we use 'order of operations' in the standard way. Doing so, we find,

$$
\begin{aligned}
& 2(5-2)-5^{2} \\
& =2(3)-25 \\
& =6-25 \\
& =-19
\end{aligned}
$$

ANSWER: (A)