Simplify: 18−2⋅3+6power2/2.(1 point)

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To simplify the expression 18−2⋅3+6^2/2, we follow the order of operations.

First, we perform any calculations inside parentheses. However, there are no parentheses in this expression.

Next, we evaluate any exponents. In this case, we have 6^2, which equals 36.

Now, we can perform the multiplication and division from left to right. The expression becomes 18 - 2⋅3 + 36/2.

Following multiplication and division, we have 18 - 6 + 36/2.

Next, we perform the division, which gives us 18 - 6 + 18.

Finally, we perform the addition and subtraction from left to right. The expression simplifies to 12 + 18, which equals 30.

Therefore, the simplified expression is 30.