Question

According to the order of operations, which of the following operations should be completed first in the following expression?

2(5 - 3)^2 + 6^2

a. multiply (5 - 3) by 2
b. square (5 - 3)
c. simplify (5 - 3)
d. add (5 - 3) to 6^2

Answer 1

c. simplify (5 - 3)

Explanation:

PEMDAS

P for parenthesis