Question

Simplify 12 − 32 + (5 − 1)2

Answer 1

12 − 32 + (5 − 1) x 2 = –12

OR

12 − 32 + (5 − 1)^2 = –4

Explanation:

Answer depends on if the last 2 is multiplied or an exponent.

Answer 2

so what you have to do first is the parentheses: 12 - 32 + 5 • 2 and next you have to do multiplication: 12 - 32 + 10 next addition: 12 - 42 = -30
PEMDAS (parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, subtraction)