Question

Evaluate 5-(4+2)^2

A. -15

B. 9

C. -31

D. 5

Answer 1

It’s c which is -31 .
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Answer 2

C. -31

Explanation:

To solve this problem, first you have to order of operations stands for PARENTHESIS, EXPONENTS, MULTIPLY, DIVIDE, ADD, and SUBTRACT the numbers from left to right. Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally!

First, parenthesis.

(4+2)=6

5-6²

Then, exponent.

6²=6*6=36

5-36

Subtract numbers from left to right.

5-36=-31

As a result, the correct answer is -31.

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