use the order of operations to simplify 12 - 2^3 + 4 divided by 2 + 2^4. A 22. B 20. C 24. D 14.
To simplify the expression using the order of operations, we must follow the steps in parentheses, exponents, multiplication and division (from left to right), and addition and subtraction (from left to right).
First, let's simplify the exponents:
2^3 = 2 × 2 × 2 = 8
2^4 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 = 16
Now, let's simplify the multiplication and division:
12 - 8 + 4 ÷ 2 + 16
Next, let's perform the division:
12 - 8 + 2 + 16
Now, let's perform the addition and subtraction:
4 + 2 + 16 = 22
Therefore, the simplified form of the expression is 22.
ANSWER: A) 22