Question

evaluate the expression using the order of operations.
$2(13 - 8) + 3^2$
a. 17
b. 16
c. 19
d. 13

Explanation:

Step1: Solve parentheses first

$13 - 8 = 5$

Step2: Calculate the exponent

$3^2 = 9$

Step3: Perform multiplication

$2 \times 5 = 10$

Step4: Do final addition

$10 + 9 = 19$

Answer:

C. 19