Answer:
B. 20
Step-by-step explanation:
20 - 2 * 8 + 4²
Evaluate this using PEMDAS.
1. Parenthesis
There are none so this can be skipped.
2. Exponents
Evaluate the exponents in the expression.
20 - 2 * 8 + 16
3. Multiplication/Division
Evaluate the multiplication in the expression.
20 - 16 + 16
Addition/Subtraction
Subtract 16 from 20.
4 + 16
Add 4 and 16.
20.
