What is the first step to solve the following expression:

6 + 4(7-2)-3^2

6 + 4

(7-2)

3^2

4(7)

1 answer

The first step to solve the given expression is to simplify the expressions within parentheses, if any. In this case, (7-2) is the only expression within parentheses, so we simplify it to get:

7 - 2

Now, we can proceed to the next step.