Question

1. what is the value of the expression below?

$6 + 5(9 \div 3)^2$
a. 36
b. 51
c. 99
d. 11

Explanation:

Step1: Solve parentheses first

$9 \div 3 = 3$

Step2: Calculate the exponent

$3^2 = 9$

Step3: Perform multiplication

$5 \times 9 = 45$

Step4: Perform final addition

$6 + 45 = 51$

Answer:

b. 51