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Problem

Simplify the expression:
\$ 4^2 + 6 \div 2 times 3 − 5 \$

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Step

The given expression

\$ 4^2 + 6 \div 2 times 3 − 5 \$

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Hint

To evaluate the expression, let’s follow the PEMDAS rule:

Parentheses
Exponents
Multiplication and Division (from left to right)
Addition and Subtraction (from left to right)

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Step

First, calculate the exponent

\$ 4^2 = 16 \$

\$ 16 + 6 \div 2 times 3 − 5 \$

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Step

Now, perform the division

\$ 6 \div 2 = 3 \$

\$ 16 + 3 times 3 − 5 \$

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Step

Next, perform the multiplication

\$ 3 times 3 = 9\$

16 + 9 − 5

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Step

Finally, add and subtract from left to right:

16 + 9 = 25

25 − 5 = 20

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Solution

So, the value of the expression is 20.

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Sumup

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Choices

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Choice-A

This result is not correct because only one part of the expression was evaluated

Wrong 10

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Choice-B

Mismatched expression; could be due to incorrect addition of 16 from \$4^2\$ to the result of 6 ÷ 2 × 3 − 5

Wrong 12

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Choice-C

Incorrect calculation due to incorrect order of operations

Wrong 25

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Choice-D

This matches the calculated result of the expression, so it’s the correct step

Correct 20

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Answer

Option

D

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Sumup

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