Question

Simplify each expression using Order of Operations.

a. 2(3 + 4) + 3 to the 3rd power
b. 5 + (3 to the 2nd power - 2 to the 2nd power)

Answer 1

a) 4,913

b) 10

Explanation:

a) [2(3 + 4) + 3]³

= [2(7) + 3]³

= (14 + 3)³

= 17³

= 4913

b) 5 + (3² - 2²)

= 5 + (9 - 4)

= 5 + 5

= 10