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(16 - 5 x 3) ^2 + 9 equals what

User Randombits
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Answer:

10

Explanation:

1. Calculate within the parenthesis:

(16 - 5 x 3)² + 9

(16 - 15)² + 9

2. Apply the exponent and simplify:

(1)² + 9

1 + 9

= 10

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