Question

using the order of operations, which operation should be performed first? 3(7+2²) - 5 A:7+ 2 B: 2² C: 3 x 7 and 3 x 2 D: 11 - 5

Answer 1

B: 2²

Explanation:

3(7+2²) - 5

PEMDAS says parentheses first

Then we do the order of operations inside the parentheses

Exponents are the first thing inside the parentheses