Question

Evaluate expression 15+3(6/2)-4^2

Answer 1

Answer: 8

Explanation:

`15 + 3((6)/(2) )-4^2`

Using order of operations, solve parenthesis first

`15 + 3(3 )-4^2\\15 + 9-4^2`

Next, solve exponents. Note that only the '4' is getting raised to the '2' power, not '-2'

`15 + 9-(4^2)\\15 + 9-16`

Simplify

`15+9-16\\=8`

Answer 2

The answer is you need is 40