What is the value of 5 + 3 * (4 - 2)^3?
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). First, calculate inside parentheses: (4 - 2) = 2. Next, the exponent: 2^3 = 8. Then, multiplication: 3 * 8 = 24. Finally, addition: 5 + 24 = 29.