Question

use the order of operations to evaluate this expression. enter the number that belongs in the green box. $4^2 + 8 \div 2 - 3 = \boxed{?}$

Explanation:

Step1: Evaluate the exponent

$4^2 = 16$

Step2: Evaluate the division

$8 \div 2 = 4$

Step3: Perform addition and subtraction from left to right

$16 + 4 - 3 = 20 - 3 = 17$

Answer:

17