2:2•9(-5+2)=-27

Let's evaluate the expression step-by-step:

Given: \( 2:2 \times 9 (-5 + 2) \)

Step 1: Interpret the symbols

• The colon ":" is often used to mean division, so \( 2:2 \) is \( 2 \div 2 \).

Step 2: Simplify \( 2 \div 2 \):

• \( 2 \div 2 = 1 \)

Step 3: Simplify \( -5 + 2 \):

• \( -5 + 2 = -3 \)

Now substitute back into the expression:

\[ 1 \times 9 \times (-3) \]

Step 4: Multiply:

• \( 1 \times 9 = 9 \)

• \( 9 \times (-3) = -27 \)

So, the expression evaluates to -27.

Answer: Yes, the statement is correct:

\[ 2:2 \times 9 (-5 + 2) = -27 \]