Which are equivalent to 5 – 3 × [10 × (6 – 2)]? check all that apply.

2 × [10 × (4)]
5 – 3 × [40]
2 × [40]
5 less than 3 times the product of 10 and the difference of 6 and 2
the difference of 5 and 3 times the product of 10 and the difference of 6 and 2

5 – 3 × [40]

The difference of 5 and 3 times the product of 10 and the difference of 6 and 2

Step-by-step explanation:

The given equation is 5 – 3 × [10 × (6 – 2)]

Simplifying this equation requires following the rules guiding the mathematical signs involved which include brackets, multiplication, product, subtraction.

In problems like this, we simplify the bracket or parentheses first. Simplifying the two brackets, [10 × (6 – 2)],

It becomes [10 ×4] = [40]

Next is to deal with the product sign outside the bracket. It becomes

-3 × [40]

Then we consider the 5.

So it is

5 -3 × [40]

the difference of 5 and 3 times the product of 10 and the difference of 6 and 2

This is the correct interpretation