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Simplify the expression.

5 + 4 • (8 — 6)2
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13

21

36

40

Answer 1

To simplify the expression, we start by evaluating the expression inside the parentheses:

8 - 6 = 2

Next, we apply the exponent:

(8 - 6)^2 = 2^2 = 4

Now, we can multiply:

4 • 4 = 16

Finally, we add:

5 + 16 = 21

Therefore, the simplified expression is 21.