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Evaluate the expression described below if the number is 4. the difference between a number squared and the number.

a. 0
b. 4
c. 12
d. 20

User NYCeyes
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Answer:

C

Explanation:

12

User David Rosson
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Answer:

C) 12.

Explanation:

Given : if the number is 4. the difference between a number squared and the number.

To find : Evaluate the expression described below.

Solution : We have given

Number = 4 .

According to question :

difference between a number squared and the number.

Number squared = (4)².

Number = 4

Then Difference = (4)² - 4.

Difference = 16 - 4.

Difference = 12.

Therefore, C) 12.

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