1. **State the problem:** Calculate $1^1 \times 2 + 15$. 2. **Recall the rules:** - Any number to the power of 1 is the number itself, so $1^1 = 1$. - Multiplication and addition follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). 3. **Calculate step-by-step:** - First, calculate the power: $1^1 = 1$. - Then multiply by 2: $1 \times 2 = 2$. - Finally, add 15: $2 + 15 = 17$. 4. **Final answer:** $$1^1 \times 2 + 15 = 17$$