According to the order of operations, expressions inside parentheses are evaluated first, while addition and subtraction are evaluated last.
5+(0.3)^2
For this, we must remember to evaluate the exponent first, and the addition next.
Operation
Before Simplification
After Simplification
Calculate power
5+(0.3)^2
5+ 0.09
Add terms
5+ 0.09
5.09
The expression equals 5.09.
Alternative Solution
Using a Calculator
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