What is the first step in simplifying the following expression: 2 + 3(4 + 5×2) − 8 + 3^2question options: 2 + 35 x 23^24 + 5

5 x 2 inside the parenthesis

Step-by-step explanation:

We need an order of operations to ensure we always arrive at the correct answer. It gives us a consistent way to work with numbers. We use the mnemonic device like PEMDAS to remember the correct order.

P-parenthesis

E-exponents

M-multiplication

D-division

A-add

S-subtract.

We apply them left to right doing inner operations before outer operations.

There fore our first step is in the parenthesis and multiplication because it is the inner most operations. 5 x 2 inside the parenthesis.

(n^3 - n)

= n(n-1)(n+1)

since it is divisible by 3 and 2 ,because it is a multiple 3 consecutive number

if, n-1 is odd then n+1 is also odd, then it is a multiple of 9

but if, n-1 is even then n+1 is also even, then it is a multiple of 4

so, largest multiple = max(9*2, 4*3) = max(18, 12) = 18

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