Question

Evaluate the expression
5^2- (3^2 + 4)
A. 0
B. 38
C. 20
D. 12

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 12

Step-by-step explanation:

${5}^{2} - ( {3}^{2} + 4) \\ solve \: for \: bracket \: first \\ {5}^{2} - (9 + 4) \\ {5}^{2} - (13) \\ 25 - 13 \\ = \: 12$

Answer 2

Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

25-9-4=12

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