To solve the expression [tex]\( 9 \times (20) - 45 \)[/tex], follow these steps:
1. Perform the multiplication:
[tex]\( 9 \times 20 \)[/tex]
[tex]\[
9 \times 20 = 180
\][/tex]
2. Subtract 45 from the result of the multiplication:
[tex]\[
180 - 45
\][/tex]
3. Complete the subtraction:
[tex]\[
180 - 45 = 135
\][/tex]
So the result of [tex]\( 9 \times (20) - 45 \)[/tex] is [tex]\( 135 \)[/tex].
