Question

Evaluate the expression 2(8 − 4)2 − 10 ÷ 2.

Answer 1

this second 2 next parentheses not wan being exponent (power of ) ? in this case use please this sign of ^

Answer 2

utilize order of operations (PEMDAS or BODMAS)

start with the expression inside the brackets (8-4)
evaluate the exponent 2
then multiplication and division, from left to right (10 ÷ 2)
then addition and subtraction, from left to right (everything remaining)

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