Question: Evaluate: √(16) + 3 × (2^2 - 1)
Options:
Correct Answer: 10
Solution:
First, calculate the square root: √(16) = 4. Then, calculate inside the parentheses: 2^2 - 1 = 3. Finally, 3 × 3 = 9, so 4 + 9 = 13.