Simplify the Expression Using the Order of Operations $$( - 2 - 7 ) \cdot ( - 2 + 6 ) - 5^3$$

question 232

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression using the order of operations.
- $$( - 2 - 7 ) \cdot ( - 2 + 6 ) - 5^3$$

• A)4
• B)-161
• C)125
• D)89

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