Simplify by Using the Order of Operations Agreement $17 ^ { 2 } + 2 \cdot ( 8 - 4 ) ^ { 2 }$

question 89

Multiple Choice

Simplify by using the Order of Operations Agreement. $17 ^ { 2 } + 2 \cdot ( 8 - 4 ) ^ { 2 }$

• A) 321
• B) 281
• C) 577
• D) 313
• E) 305

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