16-2x6+3^2

16 - 2 x 6 + 3^2 = 16 - 12 + 9

First, we solve 3^2 = 3 x 3 = 9.

Now, we perform the multiplication: 2 x 6 = 12.

Finally, we substitute the values: 16 - 12 + 9 = 4 + 9 = 13.

Therefore, 16 - 2 x 6 + 3^2 = 13.