Question

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Simplify the expression.

5+4⋅(8−6)2

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

To simplify the expression 5 + 4⋅(8−6)², we first need to solve the part inside the parentheses, (8−6), which is equal to 2.

So, the expression becomes 5 + 4⋅2².

Next, we need to evaluate the exponent, 2², which means 2 raised to the power of 2.

2² = 2 * 2 = 4.

Now, the expression becomes 5 + 4⋅4.

Next, we need to perform the multiplication operation, 4⋅4, which equals 16.

Now, the expression becomes 5 + 16.

Finally, we can now solve the addition operation, 5 + 16, which equals 21.

Therefore, the simplified expression is 21.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

To simplify the expression 5 + 4⋅(8 - 6)², follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS) which states that you should evaluate expressions inside parentheses first, then perform any multiplication or division from left to right, and finally perform any addition or subtraction from left to right.

Step 1: Simplify everything within the inner parentheses.
8 - 6 = 2
So the expression becomes: 5 + 4⋅2²

Step 2: Simplify the exponent.
2² = 2 × 2 = 4
The expression now becomes: 5 + 4⋅4

Step 3: Perform the multiplication.
4⋅4 = 16
The expression now becomes: 5 + 16

Step 4: Perform the addition.
5 + 16 = 21

Therefore, the simplified expression is 21.