Question

Evaluate. 8² - (3 +2 x 4²) The x is not a variable, it’s a multiplication symbol.

Answer 1

Answer:

-176

Step-by-step explanation:

to evaluate this 8² - (3 +2 x 4²)

we shall first of all obey the BODMAS rule

Remeber that

B .................... bracket open

O.................... of

D...................... division

M................... .... multiplication

A....................... addition

S.........................subtraction

= 8² - (3 +2 x 4²)

= 8²- 3( 3+2 × 16)

= 64 - 3( 5 × 16)

= 64 -3(80)

= 64 - 240

= -176