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Simplify the expression.

5+4⋅(8−6)2

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To simplify the expression 5 + 4⋅(8−6)², we follow the Order of Operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). First, we simplify the parentheses:

5 + 4⋅(2)²

Next, we evaluate the exponent:

5 + 4⋅4

Then, we perform the multiplication:

5 + 16

Finally, we do the addition:

21

Therefore, the simplified expression is 21.