College Algebra CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the value of (12 + 5 - 3)2 ?

The correct answer is: 100

To solve this equation, we must follow the order of operations, also known as PEMDAS. This stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, and Addition/Subtraction. First, we solve what is in the parentheses 12+5-3=14. Then, we multiply the result by 2: 14*2=28. Therefore, the value of (12+5-3)2 is 28. Option A is incorrect because it does not follow the correct order of operations. If we simply added the three numbers together and then multiplied by 2, it would result in 40, which is not one of the choices. Option C is incorrect because it appears that the numbers were added in a different order, resulting in a different final answer. Option D is incorrect because it does not take into account the subtraction of