What is the first step you should take to solve the following expression: 2 – 16 ÷ 4 × (3 + 2)2 + 1 ?

A. 16 ÷ 4
B. 2 – 16
C. 3 + 2
D. 22

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Either A or C will work.

If you rely strictly on PEMDAS, then P would mean (C)
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