Question

Suppose you are simplifying 4 + 3(8 - 3·2)2.

Answer 1

Answer:

4 + 3(2)2

4 + 3·4

4 + 3(8 - 6)2

4 + 12

Step-by-step explanation:

I am assuming the *2 after the parentheses is a power? if so, these would be your correct choices

Answer 2

Answer:

The steps used are 2,5,6,7.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Expression $4+3(8-3\cdot 2)^2$

To find : Simplify and choose all the steps which will be part of your work ?

Solution :

Step 1 - Write the expression,

$4+3(8-3\cdot 2)^2$

Step 2 - Solve the multiplication in bracket,

$=4+3(8-6)^2$

Step 3 - Solve the bracket,

$=4+3(2)^2$

Step 4 - Solve the square term,

$=4+3\cdot 4$

Step 5 - Solve the product,

$=4+12$

Step 6 - Add the terms,

$=16$

Therefore, The steps used are 2,5,6,7.