3(5)^2+8-20

Question

I dont know what to do with the (5) is is it 35^2 or just five thats the only part that im confues but i nedd theanswer NOW!!!!

Answer 1

 

 

                         Hi Kireii   ..... Do what's in parenthesis first ......

 

 

                      3 (5)^2 +8 -20     

 

             = 3 (25) +8 -20    Next,  Multiply ..

 

              =  75 +8 -20     

 

            =    83   -20  

 

              =    63                   

 

                  Remember.....parenthesis  first.....

 

                                 Oscar

 

 

Answer 2

It looks like:

 

[3 * (5²)] + 8 - 20 = [3*25] - 12 = 75 - 12 = 63