What is the value of (8-5)^x9+3(1+3)^2

37

43

57

171

4 answers

(3)^x9
Huh ?
well, 3(1+3)^2 = 48
so A and B are out.
so I guess (8-5)^x9 means (8-5)√9 = 3√9 = 9
Sorry there is supposed to be two right there so it’s (8-5)^2x9+3(1+3)^2
But (8-5)^2x9+3(1+3)^2 = 3^2*9 + 3*4^2 = 9*9+48 = 129
which is not one of the choices