(-3)^2+2^4=25

Yes. It equals 25.

Reason:

• (-3)^2 = 9
• 2^4 = 16
• 9 + 16 = 25

Note on signs: the parentheses matter. (-3)^2 is 9, but -3^2 would be -(3^2) = -9. If you’re ever unsure, apply the order of operations explicitly: handle the exponent first for the base inside parentheses.

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