This problem comes straight from a standardized test given in New York in 2014.
Answer: 9.
You’re forgiven if you don’t remember exactly how exponents work. In order to solve this problem, you simply need to subtract the exponents (4-2) and solve for 32, which expands into 3 x 3 and equals 9. And for more questions that will challenge your rudimentary knowledge, check out these 30 Questions You’d Need to Ace to Pass 6th Grade English.
