Question

use the order of operations to evaluate the expression 8 + 2x² when x = 6.
which part of the expression will you evaluate first?
8 + 2
2·x
x²

Explanation:

According to the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), exponents (or powers) are evaluated before multiplication and addition. In the expression \(8 + 2x^2\) with \(x = 6\), the term \(x^2\) involves an exponent, so we evaluate \(x^2\) first.

Answer:

\(x^2\)