Question

Evaluate 2(4 -1)2.
A. 30
B. 60
C. 36
D. 18​

Answer 1

Answer: D. 18

Explanation:

We will use the order of operations (sometimes known as PEMDAS).

Given:

2(4 - 1)²

Subtraction:

2(3)²

Square:

2(9)

Multiply:

18

D. 18