Question

How do you evaluate `20 + ((17 + 3) * 6^2)`?

Answer 1

`=740`

Explanation:

`20+((17+3)*6^2)=`

`20+(20*36)=`

`20+720=`

`=740`

Answer 2

740

Explanation:

Using PEMDAS, we first look at the parentheses. There is another pair of parentheses inside the first one, so we solve the inner one first.
`20 + (20*6^2)`
Now in the first pair of parentheses we look for any exponents, then solve it.
`20 + (20*36)`
After exponents we look for multiplication or division.
`20+ (720)`
The parentheses are fully solved so now we look for any exponents, multiplication, and division. There is none. So we look for addition and subtraction and then solve.
`740`