To find the correct solution to the expression [tex]\(3 + 5^2\)[/tex], we can follow these steps:
1. Evaluate the exponentiation:
- The expression [tex]\(5^2\)[/tex] means 5 multiplied by itself.
- So, [tex]\(5^2 = 25\)[/tex].
2. Add the result to 3:
- Now, we need to add 3 to the result of [tex]\(5^2\)[/tex].
- Therefore, [tex]\(3 + 25 = 28\)[/tex].
Hence, the correct solution to the expression [tex]\(3 + 5^2\)[/tex] is 28.
So, the correct answer is:
C. 28
