To solve the expression \( 5 + 5(2 \cdot 2) \), we need to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS):
Parentheses/Brackets: Calculate the expression inside the parentheses first. \[ 2 \cdot 2 = 4 \]
Multiplication: Next, we multiply the result by 5. \[ 5 \cdot 4 = 20 \]
Addition: Finally, we add 5 to the result. \[ 5 + 20 = 25 \]
So, the final answer is \( 25 \).