Question

Evaluate the expression 2(8 - 4)^2 - 10 / 2

Answer 1

27

Explanation:

2(8 - 4)^2 - 10/2

Using the order PEMDAS, or parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, we will start with the parenthesis, or 8-4.

2(4)^2 - 10/2

Next is exponents.

2(16) - 10/2

And then multiplication.

32 - 10/2

Then division.

32 - 5

Finally, subtraction.

27

Therefore, the answer is 27.