Simplify −5 + 6 • 3^2

A. 319
B. 49
C. 169
D. 9

1 answer

Simplify −5 + 6 • 3^2

First, we calculate the exponent: 3^2 = 9.

Then, we multiply: 6 • 9 = 54.

Finally, we add: -5 + 54 = 49.

The simplified expression is 49.

Therefore, the correct answer is B. 49.