SAT Question 20722644: Nonlinear Functions answer and explanation with Desmos solution

Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of $2+3+9$, not $2^3+9$.

Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of $2\left(3\right)+9$, not $2^3+9$.

Choice D is incorrect. This is the value of $3^2+9$, not $2^3+9$.