PEMDAS...parentheses, then exponents, then multiplication/division, finally addition/subtraction...
22+(3^2-4^2) inside the parentheses are exponents, so they are calculated first.
22+(9-16) now you complete the operations inside the parentheses
22+(-7) finally you do your addition/subtraction
22-7
15
The first one is $240, and the second one is $235.20
Step-by-step explanation:
Flour needed to make birthday cakes = 2x
Flour needed to make holiday cakes = 1y = y
Maximum amount of Flour allowed = 20 (No more than 20)
Therefore
2x + y must not be more than 20

The answer's at the bottom. Let me know if you have any questions