What is two times two plus three?

There are two possible answers, depending on how you interpret the question.

2*2+3=7 or 2*(2+3)=10

The order of operations dictates how each version of "two times two plus three" is evaluated. In the first equation, you multiply two times two (equals four) then add three (to make seven). The second equation represents adding two plus three (makes five) then multiplying the "two plus three" by two (to get 10).