SOLUTION: Evaluate using the order of operations. (3 + 6)² ÷ (2 X 8 - 13) I am coming up with 27 as an answer. Is this right??

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Question 723261: Evaluate using the order of operations. (3 + 6)² ÷ (2 X 8 - 13)
I am coming up with 27 as an answer. Is this right??

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(3 + 6)² ÷ (2 X 8 - 13)
= 9%5E2%2F%2816-13%29
= 81/3
= 27
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Looks right to me.
PS Use * (Shift 8) for multiply, not x.