Simplify by Using the Order of Operations Agreement $40 - 2 \cdot 2 + ( 7 - 5 ) ^ { 3 }$

question 38

Multiple Choice

Simplify by using the Order of Operations Agreement. $40 - 2 \cdot 2 + ( 7 - 5 ) ^ { 3 }$

• A) 44
• B) 1764
• C) 52
• D) 40
• E) 48

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