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What is the first step you should take to solve the following expression: 2 – 16 ÷ 4 × (3 + 2)2 + 1 A. 22 B. 16 ÷ 4 C. 3 + 2 D. 2 – 16

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Answer:

The correct option is C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given expression is

[tex]2-16\div 4\times (3+2)^2+1[/tex]

The order of orations are defined by BODMAS.

B : Bracket

O : Of

D : Division

M : Multiplication

A : Addition

S : Subtraction.

It means the first step is "simplify the brackets (3+2)".

[tex](3+2)=5[/tex]

Therefore the correct option is C.