Alright, let's analyze each option step-by-step to determine which expression equals 80 when evaluated:
Option A: [tex]\( 2 + 8 + 5 \)[/tex]
1. Start by performing the addition:
[tex]\[
2 + 8 = 10
\][/tex]
2. Next, add 5 to 10:
[tex]\[
10 + 5 = 15
\][/tex]
This means [tex]\( 2 + 8 + 5 = 15 \)[/tex], which does not equal 80.
Option B: [tex]\( 8 \times 5 \)[/tex]
1. Perform the multiplication:
[tex]\[
8 \times 5 = 40
\][/tex]
This means [tex]\( 8 \times 5 = 40 \)[/tex], which does not equal 80.
Option C: [tex]\( 5 \times 2 \times 8 \)[/tex]
1. Start by performing the multiplication of the first two numbers:
[tex]\[
5 \times 2 = 10
\][/tex]
2. Next, multiply the result by the remaining number:
[tex]\[
10 \times 8 = 80
\][/tex]
This means [tex]\( 5 \times 2 \times 8 = 80 \)[/tex], which is equal to 80.
Option D: [tex]\( 8 \times 5 \times 3 \)[/tex]
1. Start by performing the multiplication of the first two numbers:
[tex]\[
8 \times 5 = 40
\][/tex]
2. Next, multiply the result by the remaining number:
[tex]\[
40 \times 3 = 120
\][/tex]
This means [tex]\( 8 \times 5 \times 3 = 120 \)[/tex], which does not equal 80.
After examining all the options, we find that Option C: [tex]\( 5 \times 2 \times 8 = 80 \)[/tex] is the expression that equals 80.
