Question

7 multiple c... 1 p. which operation would you do first to simplify the expression $3 + 2 \times 5^2$? \bigcirc parentheses \bigcirc multiply \bigcirc simplify the exponent

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Order of Operations

The order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS) is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).

Step2: Analyze the Expression

In the expression \(3 + 2 \times 5^2\), there are no parentheses. Next, we check exponents. The term \(5^2\) is an exponentiation, so we simplify the exponent first before multiplication or addition.

Answer:

simplify the exponent (the option with "simplify the exponent")