Question

The second step in solving problems using order of operations is solving the

Answer 1

PEMDAS.....parenthesis, exponents, multiplication/division, addition/subtraction

so step 2 is solving the exponents <==

Answer 2

Answer: Exponents

Explanation: To summarize, use the following order of operations to simplify.

Parentheses, then exponents, then multiplication/division, then addition and subtraction.

Exponents will always come second unless you have parentheses.