Question

Simplify:

3 [23 + (4 – 2)3 – (6 - 2)2]
O A. 3
o
B. 12
D. 24
O o
E-3

Answer 1

45

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

3[23 + (4 - 2)³ - (6 - 2)²]

Step 2: Evaluate

1. [Brackets] (Parenthesis) Subtract: 3[23 + 2³ - 4²]
2. [Brackets] Exponents: 3[23 + 8 - 16]
3. [Brackets] Add: 3[31 - 16]
4. [Brackets] Subtract: 3[15]
5. Multiply: 45