Which expression completes the statement to form a true equation? 2+4 exponent 2 =

So first, let's find what the original equation equals.

28 - 3 + 2 = ?

25 + 2 = ?

27

Now let's go through each answer choice, and find one that equals 27.

3^3 = 27

5 (4 + 2) = 30

3^2 + 19 = 28

44-24 = 20

The answer is A. 3³