Simplify the Expression Using the Order of Operations $$\frac { 6 + ( - 4 ) ^ { 2 } + 2 \cdot 2 ^ { 2 } } { 2 ^ { 2 } \cdot ( 5 - 3 ) }$$

question 262

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression using the order of operations.
- $$\frac { 6 + ( - 4 ) ^ { 2 } + 2 \cdot 2 ^ { 2 } } { 2 ^ { 2 } \cdot ( 5 - 3 ) }$$

• A)20
• B)15
• C)0
• D)2 7 4

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