Question

which part of the expression will you evaluate first?
x²
powers are evaluated before multiplication or addition.
now, add.
8 + 2x² = 8 + 2(6)²
= 8 + 2·36
= 8 + 72
= \boxed{}

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the last operation

After calculating \(8 + 72\), we need to perform the addition.

Step2: Perform the addition

\(8 + 72 = 80\)

Answer:

\(80\)