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What is the value of the expression (6 + 3)2
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18
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81

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Answer:

Probably 81.

Maybe 18.

See explanation below.

Explanation:

(6 + 3)² = 9² = 9 × 9 = 81

(6 + 3) × 2 = 9 × 2 = 18

I think you mean the first expression in which 2 is an exponent, but since it's not clear, I solved it both ways.

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