Explanation

To evaluate this expression, we need to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS):

Evaluate the expression inside the parentheses:

   2(74) = 2 x 74 = 148

   3+6 = 9

Multiply 9 by 9:

   9(9) = 9 x 9 = 81

Multiply 2 by 148:

   2 x 148 = 296

Subtract 81 from 296:

   296 - 81 = 215

So, the correct answer is: 215