Answer :

To evaluate, we need to follow the order of operations. Below are the steps taken in order:

16 * 3 + [(17 - 3) / 2] - 43
16 * 3 + [14 / 2] - 43
16 * 3 + 7 - 43
48 + 7 - 43
55 - 43
12

Therefore the answer is 12.