Question

Suppose you are simplifying 4 + 3(8 - 3·2)2.

Choose all the steps which will be part of your work.

7(8 - 6)2

4 + 3(2)2

4 + 3(8 - 3·4)

4 + 3(5·)2

4 + 3·4

4 + 3(8 - 6)2

4 + 12

4 + 62

Answer 1

4 + 3(2)2

4 + 3·4

4 + 3(8 - 6)2

4 + 12

Explanation:

I am assuming the *2 after the parentheses is a power? if so, these would be your correct choices

Answer 2

The steps used are 2,5,6,7.

Explanation:

Given : Expression
`4+3(8-3\cdot 2)^2`

To find : Simplify and choose all the steps which will be part of your work ?

Solution :

Step 1 - Write the expression,

`4+3(8-3\cdot 2)^2`

Step 2 - Solve the multiplication in bracket,

`=4+3(8-6)^2`

Step 3 - Solve the bracket,

`=4+3(2)^2`

Step 4 - Solve the square term,

`=4+3\cdot 4`

Step 5 - Solve the product,

`=4+12`

Step 6 - Add the terms,

`=16`

Therefore, The steps used are 2,5,6,7.