How do you simplify 3^2(2^2-1^2)+4^2?

1 Answer
Dec 27, 2016

43

Explanation:

When evaluating expressions with color(blue)"mixed operations" there is a particular order that must be followed.

Using the order as set out in the acronym PEMDAS [Parenthesis(brackets) , Exponents(powers), Multiplication, Division, Addition ,Subtraction]

rArr9(4-1)+16=9xx3+16larr" exponents/bracket"

=27+16larr" multiplication"

=43larr" addition"