Question

4 to the second power plus 2 (4+6)

Answer 1

first solve the one in the bracket

4+6 = 10

now 2×10 = 20

the expression becomes

${4}^{2} + 20$

but

${4}^{2} = 4 \times 4 = 16$

$= 16 + 20$

$= 36$