Question

5 + (9 -5)^2

Answer 1

Show us your answer, and we'll check it.

Answer 2

i am not sure if i subtract 9-5 first then get the answer then square that then add five is that it?

Answer 3

Yes. You first perform the calculations inside the parentheses.

5 + 4^2 = ?

Answer 4

is the answer 81?

Answer 5

That's a good try.

However, the square sign immediately follows the parentheses. So it's the 4 that's squared.

5 + 16 = 21