How is this not 6 I'm confused

3 is being squared that is an exponet
so the times its self 2 times
3*3=9
so the problem would become:
5+9-7+1
Answer:
Your answer is 8
Step-by-step explanation:
Have you heard of PEMDAS?
P = Parenthesis
E = Exponent
M = Multiplication
D = Division
A = Addition
S = Subtraction
You do this in order from left to right. So...
5 + 3squared - 7 + 1 - First you do 3squared
5 + 9 - 7 + 1 - Now you add 5 and 9
14 - 7 + 1 - Subtract 14 and 7
7 + 1
= 8
Hope this helps! If so, Brainliest? :)