3) What is the first thing you need to do to evaluate the equation below?

4 x 6 + (3^2 – 3)

A. add B. subtract C. simplify exponent D. multiply

4) What order of operations should be done in the equation:

(8^2 – 4^2) x 4 + 5?

A. performing operation inside the grouping symbols, multiplication, addition
B. performing operation inside the grouping symbols, addition, multiplication
C. simplifying exponents, addition, multiplication
D. subtraction, simplifying exponents, multiplication, addition