1. **State the problem:** Solve the equation $A + 4^2 + 10 = 30$ for $A$. 2. **Recall the order of operations:** Calculate exponents before addition. 3. **Calculate $4^2$:** $$4^2 = 16$$ 4. **Substitute back into the equation:** $$A + 16 + 10 = 30$$ 5. **Combine like terms:** $$A + 26 = 30$$ 6. **Isolate $A$ by subtracting 26 from both sides:** $$A + \cancel{26} - \cancel{26} = 30 - 26$$ 7. **Simplify:** $$A = 4$$ **Final answer:** $A = 4$