Question

evaluate the following expression.
$4^2 - (-2 + 13)$
a. 5
b. 31
c. -3
d. 27

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the exponent

$4^2 = 16$

Step2: Calculate the parentheses

$-2 + 13 = 11$

Step3: Subtract the results

$16 - 11 = 5$

Answer:

A. 5