01Mercy,
On the mathematical question, they used a bracket because there is already a parentheses inside it. First solve within the parentheses, and then work your way out until the whole bracketed area is solved. When you have the value for the bracketed area, you will "square" it (as required by the 2 sitting just outside the bracket).
On your first question, there is nobody's plan that will mean much to you. You will need to make your own plan. One simple way to get a start on this is
- create an Excel spreadsheet that lists all the clauses in a column
- create a column beside that to list the activities / documents that you will need to meet the req's of the clause
- add a third column where you break the activities into smaller tasks
From there, you can prioritize and assign timelines for completion, etc.
Keep your list updated and mark off your progress as you go. Add new tasks as you think of them. You won't be able to plan everything little thing at the beginning.