Evaluate the expression: 5² + (18 ÷ 3) - 4 * 2
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS): Exponents: 5² = 25. Division: 18 ÷ 3 = 6. Multiplication: 4 * 2 = 8. Then add and subtract: 25 + 6 - 8 = 31 - 8 = 23.
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