Question

Use the order of operations to fin(7 - 9)^2-(2-8)^2

Answer 1

Calculate the expression in parentheses:

`\begin{gathered} (7-9)^2-(2-8)^2 \\ (-2)^2-(-6)^2 \end{gathered}`

Calculate exponents:

`4-36`

Subtract:

`-32`

Answer: -32