Question

what is the value of $3^2 + 36 \div 4 - 1$?
10.25
9.5
17
14

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the exponentiation

$3^2 = 9$

Step2: Calculate the division

$36 \div 4 = 9$

Step3: Perform the addition and subtraction

$9 + 9 - 1 = 17$

Answer:

17