Using the order of operations, what should be done first to evaluate (-4)^2 + 6 divided by (- 3 + 4) (2)-5?
A)Subtract 5 from 2.
B)Divide 6 by –3.
C)Add –3 and 4.
D)Multiply 4 and 2.

First step is to get rid of the square root. remember that a square root is the same as raising to the (1/2) power. see below: multiply exponents per exponent rules to get: remember you subtract exponents from the denominator and add exponents in the numerator so: simplify further: so a is the correct choice. if you don't understand this google exponent rules and it will you understand. look at the image results.