Question

The first step when simplifying any expression is parentheses. However, in the following expression, the first operation you perform is simplifying the exponent. Justify this reasoning.

the quantity six squared plus three times ten point five end quantity minus eight

Answer 1

59.3 6^2 + 3*10.5 - 8.2=59.3

Answer 2

Here you solve 6^2 first because it is inside the parentheses, and in order to complete the operations inside them, you need to put 6^2 into a form that can be added to the result of 3 x 10.5