Question

To simplify -36 ÷ (2)(3)^2 + 5, we first _____.
a) divide -36 by 2
b) multiply the parenthesis
c) evaluate the exponent
d) divide -36 by 6

Answer 1

You would first divide.

Answer 2

no, wait. I didn't see the exponent. It would be the exponenet

Answer 3

p-e-md-as

evaluate the exponent first

Answer 4

So ya, evaluate the exponent first.