GMAT Quantitative Reasoning Practice Test 1

For this type of problem, substitute the values you are given for $\mathit{x}$ and $\mathit{y}$. In this case, $\mathit{x}=2$ and $\mathit{y}=3$. The expression becomes $2{\left(2+3\right)}^2$. Using the order of operations, perform the operation within the parentheses first and then the exponent. $2{\left(5\right)}^2=2\left(25\right)$. Multiply to get 50 .