Answer: 34
Step-by-step explanation: 18+1/2(3^3 - (-5)
Let's first calculate the innermost expression inside the parentheses:
3 ^ 3 − (−5) = 27 − (−5) = 27 + 5 = 32
Now, substitute this value back into the original expression:
18 + 1/2 * (32)
Now, calculate 1/2 * (32) = 16
Then add 18 to 16 = 34
