1. The problem is to evaluate the expression $5 + 4 \times (6 \div 2)$.\n\n2. According to the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), we first solve the expression inside the parentheses, then multiplication and division from left to right, and finally addition and subtraction.\n\n3. Inside the parentheses, we have $6 \div 2$. Performing this division gives $3$.\n\n4. Now the expression becomes $5 + 4 \times 3$.\n\n5. Next, perform the multiplication: $4 \times 3 = 12$.\n\n6. Finally, add $5 + 12 = 17$.\n\nTherefore, the value of the expression is $17$.