13 + ( 4 exponent 3 divided by 2) x 5 - 17

Answer 1

Following the Order of Operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS):
First, we evaluate the exponent: 4 exponent 3 equals 4^3 = 64.
Then, we divide by 2: 64 / 2 = 32.
Next, we multiply by 5: 32 x 5 = 160.
Finally, we add and subtract: 13 + 160 - 17 = 156.