Let's analyze the given expression step-by-step: [tex]\( 5 \times (3 + 4) - 4 \)[/tex].
1. Identify and solve the expression inside the parentheses:
- Inside the parentheses, we have [tex]\( 3 + 4 \)[/tex], which equals [tex]\( 7 \)[/tex].
2. Multiply the result by 5:
- Now, take the sum [tex]\( 7 \)[/tex] and multiply it by [tex]\( 5 \)[/tex], which gives us [tex]\( 35 \)[/tex].
3. Subtract 4 from the product:
- Finally, subtract [tex]\( 4 \)[/tex] from [tex]\( 35 \)[/tex], which results in [tex]\( 31 \)[/tex].
So, the expression [tex]\( 5 \times (3 + 4) - 4 \)[/tex] results in [tex]\( 31 \)[/tex].
The correct statement that describes this process is:
- "5 times the sum of 3 and 4, then subtract 4."
This matches the detailed step-by-step solution and accurately describes the operations performed.
