1. **State the problem:** Calculate the value of the expression $$(20-5) \times 15 + 130$$. 2. **Apply the order of operations:** According to the rules, perform operations inside parentheses first. 3. **Calculate inside the parentheses:** $$20 - 5 = 15$$. 4. **Multiply:** Now multiply the result by 15: $$15 \times 15 = 225$$. 5. **Add:** Finally, add 130 to the product: $$225 + 130 = 355$$. 6. **Final answer:** The value of the expression is $$355$$.