So I’m guessing 3^2 means 3x3 basically! If I’m wrong pls correct! Anyways, so you wanna write the equation like so: (3^2) + (3^5). Next, do 3^2 which gets you 9. Then, do 3^5 which gets you 243. I know, it’s confusing haha. Now, add those two together & u get 252! There ya go, hoped it helped (: