Evaluate: −3² + 4(2)

A −1

B −1

C 17

D 1

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

−3² = −9 (exponent first, then negate). 4(2) = 8. −9 + 8 = −1.

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Evaluate: −3² + 4(2)" is Option A: −1.

The other options — B) −1, C) 17, D) 1 — are incorrect for this Praxis Exam Prep question. As explained above: −3² = −9 (exponent first, then negate). 4(2) = 8. −9 + 8 = −1.

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Evaluate: −3² + 4(2)

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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