u follow the order of operations method first the exponent since there is no parentheses 2^2 = 4 and then multiply 2 * 4 = 8 and finally add 4 + 8 = 12
Answer: Use PEMDAS. 2² = 4 Now you have this: 4 + 2 x 4 Multiplication is before addition. 2 x 4 = 8 Now you have this left: 4 + 8 = 12 Your answer is 12.