Answer:
Explanation:
Hi, im gonna try my best to explain.
First we solve what X could be, since it doesnt say; we make x = 1
3 x 1 = 3.
now we take both 3's and multiply which would be 9
2 to the power of 3 is 8.
8 + 9 is 17
then, minus 2 is 15
and lastly; 15 + 1 = 16
(hope this helped!)