Question

a) which part of the expression will you evaluate first?
x²
b) powers are evaluated before multiplication or addition.
c) evaluate the power.
8 + 2x² = 8 + 2(6)²
= 8 + 2·□

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the power to evaluate

The expression is \(8 + 2(6)^2\). The power here is \((6)^2\).

Step2: Calculate the power

Using the definition of exponents, \(6^2 = 6\times6 = 36\).

Answer:

36