Question

Simplify. Show work.
3² x 5 + 4 =

Answer 1

49

Explanation:

1. Whenever there is an exponent, we solve that first. 3^2 is 9.

2. In an equation, multiplication, and division is first, and since there is no division in the equation, we do the multiplication first. 9 x 5 is 45.

3. We finish by adding 4 to 45, which is 49.

Answer 2

49

Explanation:

`3^(2) *5+4`

=
`9*5+4` Simplify the exponents.

=
`45+4` Multiplication.

= 49 Addition.