Question

What if the following choices will simplify 7-5(3)^2

answers:
1)18
2)12
3)-38
4)None of the choices are correct

Answer 1

-38

Explanation:

7-5(3)^2

PEMDAS

Since there are no parentheses to execute

Exponents next

7-5(3)^2

7-5*9

Multiply and divide next

7 - 45

-38