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Simplify the expression |12-5|-(6/2+1)^2

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Answer:

-9

Alternative form:

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3^(2)

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Steps:

1- Cross out the common factor

2- Calculate the sum or difference

3- Calculate the absolute value

4- Calculate the power

5- Calculate the sum or difference

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