The expression is  \ \

The given values x = 3, y = 4

Substitute values in above expression

To simplify the expression follow the order of operations: (PEMDAS)

1.     Evaluate the expressions inside Brackets/Parenthesis (P).

2.     Evaluate Powers/Exponents (E).

3.     Multiply and/or Divide in order from left to right (MD).

4.     Add and/or Subtract in order from left to right (AS).

A simple technique for remembering the order of operations is turned

into phrase

“Please Excuse My Dear Aunty Sally”

In the given expression there are grouping symbols.

First operation is parenthesis.

                       (Add: )

Next operation is evaluating powers.

                           (Evaluate power:)

Next operation is Multiplication.

                              (Multiply:)

Next operation is addition.

                                   (Add: ) \ \

The answer is 23.