Answer:
-19
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
Explanation:
Step 1: Define Expression
3² + (9 - 16)(4)
Step 2: Evaluate
- Exponents: 9 + (9 - 16)(4)
- (Parenthesis) Subtract: 9 + (-7)(4)
- Multiply: 9 - 28
- Subtract: -19