SOLUTION: My niece came home with this problem and I have no idea how they came up with the multiple choice answers.... Here's the problem.... 3(12+5 (to the second power))

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Question 642218: My niece came home with this problem and I have no idea how they came up with the multiple choice answers.... Here's the problem.... 3(12+5 (to the second power))
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you said:
3(12+5 (to the second power))
.
is this what you meant?
3%2812%2B5%5E2%29
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if so, we then apply the "order of operations" (PEMDAS):
3%2812%2B25%29
3%2837%29
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