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 follow the Order of Operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). First, we simplify the parentheses:

5 + 4⋅(2)²

Next, we evaluate the exponent:

5 + 4⋅4

Then, we perform the multiplication:

5 + 16

Finally, we do the addition:

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).

1. Start by evaluating the expression inside the parentheses: (8 - 6) = 2.

Now the expression becomes: 5 + 4 * 2².

2. Simplify the exponent: 2² = 2 * 2 = 4.

The expression becomes: 5 + 4 * 4.

3. Multiply: 4 * 4 = 16.

Now the expression becomes: 5 + 16.

4. Add: 5 + 16 = 21.

Therefore, the simplified expression is 21.