Question

What is the first step you should take to solve the following expression: 2 – 16 ÷ 4 × (3 + 2)2 + 1 A. 22 B. 16 ÷ 4 C. 3 + 2 D. 2 – 16

Answer 1

The correct option is C.

Explanation:

The given expression is

`2-16/ 4* (3+2)^2+1`

The order of orations are defined by BODMAS.

B : Bracket

O : Of

D : Division

M : Multiplication

A : Addition

S : Subtraction.

It means the first step is "simplify the brackets (3+2)".

`(3+2)=5`

Therefore the correct option is C.