Put the steps in order to simplify the expression:

Question

(5-9)^2 + 42 ÷ 7 × 2
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Answer 1

Step1: Simplify the inside of the parentheses: (5-9)^2 + 42 ÷ 7 × 2
= (-4)^2 + 42 ÷ 7 × 2
= 16 + 42 ÷ 7 × 2

Step2: Simplify the division: 42 ÷ 7 = 6

Step3: Simplify the multiplication: 6 × 2 = 12

Step4: Add the numbers: 16 + 12 = 28

Step5: The simplified expression is 28.