Let's break down the expression step by step:
First, multiply \(5 \cdot 9\): \[ 5 \cdot 9 = 45 \]
Then, subtract \(5\) from \(45\): \[ 45 - 5 = 40 \]
Next, add \(15\) to \(40\): \[ 40 + 15 = 55 \]
So, the left side of the equation \(5 \cdot 9 - 5 + 15\) equals \(55\).
Therefore: \[ 5 \cdot 9 - 5 + 15 \neq 35 \] The statement is incorrect because \(55 \neq 35\).