Find the Exact Value 2^4+3^2-5

$2^{4} + 3^{2} - 5$

Simplify each term.

Raise $2$ to the power of $4$ .

$16 + 3^{2} - 5$

Raise $3$ to the power of $2$ .

$16 + 9 - 5$

Simplify by adding and subtracting.

Add $16$ and $9$ .

$25 - 5$

Subtract $5$ from $25$ .

$20$