Question

how do you solve 5+2(7-9) to the 2nd power

Answer 1

which one have the power ?

Answer 2

(7-9)

Answer 3

inside or out of the ()

Answer 4

\[5 + 2(7 - 9)^{2}\] that?

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

Remember PEMDAS. Do what is inside the parentheses, then the exponents, then multiply/divide, then add/subtract

Answer 7

I know I do whats in the parenthesis first

Answer 8

what's -2 squared?

Answer 9

5 + 2(4)

Answer 10

5+8

Answer 11

(7-9) =-2

Answer 12

yes, now -2^2, what does that equal?

Answer 13

the answer is 13

Answer 14

Amanda, we need to help her figure how to do it herself. Not work through it ourselves and then give the answer xD

Answer 15

ok :( i am new in this ..

Answer 16

You are correct LifeIsADangerousGame. Thank you

Answer 17

It's okay Amanda! Thank you for trying to help:33

Answer 18

Life, that is a great example of help! Thank you for being an excellent OpenStudier!

Answer 19

Thanks Preetha c: