Answer:
26
Step-by-step explanation:
18 - 2^4 * (-0.5)
Calculate 2 to the power of 4 and get 16.
18−16(−0.5)
Multiply 16 and −0.5 to get −8.
18−(−8)
The opposite of −8 is 8.
18+8
Add 18 and 8 to get 26.
