Question

1. what is the value of the expression shown? $3^4 - 2^3 cdot (5 - 2) - 60$

Explanation:

Step1: Solve parentheses first

$5-2=3$

Step2: Calculate exponents

$3^4=81$, $2^3=8$

Step3: Perform multiplication

$8 \times 3=24$

Step4: Subtract in order

$81 - 24 - 60$
$=57 - 60$

Answer:

$-3$