Solve the Expression: 3×3 + 3² Using Order of Operations

Question

$3\times3+3^2=\text{ ?}$

00:06 Let's solve this problem together!

00:09 First, break down the exponent step by step.

00:13 Remember, tackle multiplication and division before moving to addition and subtraction. This helps simplify things.

00:20 And there you have it. That's the solution!

First we need to remind ourselves of the order of operations:

There are no parentheses in this problem, therefore we will start with exponents:

3 * 3 + 3² =

3 * 3 + 9 =

Let's continue to the next step—multiplication operations:

3 * 3 + 9 =

9 + 9 =

Finally, we are left with a simple addition exercise:

9 + 9 = 18