Question

Simplify.
(4^2 +5) divided (7-4) =

Answer 1

(4^2+5)/(7-4)
(16+5)/(3)
21/3
7

Answer 2

Well, start with 4 to the power of 2. : 4^2
That equals 16. Add 16 to the 5. : 16+5=21

Simplify the second set of parentheses: 7-4=3

No put down 21/3

and the answer is rather simple and can be done mentally. So the answer is 7.