Evaluate. 16 • 3 + [ (17 - 3) : 2] - 43

To evaluate, we need to follow the order of operations. Below are the steps taken in order:

16 * 3 + [ (17 - 3) / 2] - 43

16 * 3 + [14 / 2] - 43

16 * 3 + 7 - 43

48 + 7 - 43

55 - 43

12

Therefore the answer is 12.