Evaluate ( 7 2 - 15 ÷ 3) x 2 2
Choose the best answer from the options below:
A 16
B 18
C 36
D 176
To evaluate the given expression, we follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS):
1. First, we perform the division inside the parentheses: 15 ÷ 3 = 5.
2. Next, we subtract the result of the division from 72: 7 2 - 5 = 12.
3. Then, we multiply the result of the subtraction by 2: 12 x 2 = 24.
4. Finally, we add 2 to the previous result: 24 + 2 = 26.
Therefore, the value of the expression is 26.
None of the given options (A, B, C, D) match the correct answer of 26.
To evaluate the given expression, we need to follow the order of operations (also known as PEMDAS):
1. First, we perform the division: 15 ÷ 3 = 5.
2. Next, we perform the subtraction: 7 - 2 = 5.
3. Then, we perform the multiplication: 5 x 2 = 10.
4. Lastly, we perform the exponentiation: 10² = 100.
So, the answer is 100.
Answer: Not given in the options.