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what is the correct first step when evaluating the expression 24/(8+4^2)

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PEMDAS tells us the correct order of operations.
Parentheses
Exponents 
Multiplication
Division
Addition
Subtraction

The first step in the equation is evaluating what is inside the parentheses. However, the first step inside of the parentheses is 4², since it is an exponent.