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In this problem, we're being asked to evaluate the given expression.
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Well, to evaluate a numeric expression, we have to follow the order of operations.
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So as you can see, off to the left, i wrote down our four steps for when we're following the order of operations.
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Well, step one is to take care of parentheses or any grouping symbols.
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But as you can see, we don't have any grouping symbols in this problem, so we can cross this first step off.
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Our second step is to take care of any exponents, which we do have in this case.
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Three is being squared.
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Well, remember, 3 squared means we're going to multiply 3 times 3, which is equal to 9.
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So that leaves us with 2 plus 4, getting times by 3...