(5-3)^2-1

Solution

(5 - 3)^{2} - 1

3

Solution steps

(5 - 3)^{2} - 1

Follow the PEMDAS order of operations

Calculate within parentheses

(5 - 3) : 2

= 2^{2} - 1

Calculate exponents

2^{2} : 4

= 4 - 1

Add and subtract (left to right)

4 - 1 : 3

= 3

4^{2} - 4 (2) (2)

- 4^{2} + 6^{3}

1 \div 3 + 2 \div 6

- 1^{2} + 2 \times 1 - 3

(- 2)^{4} - 2 (- 2)^{2}