What would be the second step in simplifying the expression 4^2 : (2 • 9) + 5?

Solving for the exponent.

Step-by-step explanation:

The first step would be to solve the brackets.

4² : 18 + 5

The second step in simplify the expression would be to solve for the exponents.

16 : 18 + 5

The third step would be to divide.

0.89 + 5

The fourth step would be to add.

= 5.89

you need to develop but attention to the order of the operations

Step-by-step explanation:

Start by calculating 2*9 wich gives you 18. Then calculate 4 power 2 wich is 16. Now divide 16 by 18 wich eaquals 8/9.

now finally add five. 8/9 + 5 = 8/9 + 45/9

= 53/9

and it is done