The correct answer is ... 18.
Solution.
1. Evaluate the power.
= 11 + |3 + 2^2|
= 11 + |3 + 4|
2. Add the numbers.
= 11 + |3 + 4|
= 11 + |7|
3. Calculate the absolute value.
(The absolute value of any number is always positive)
= 11 + |7|
= 11 + 7
4. Add the numbers.
= 11 + 7
= 18