Question

Evaluate the expression.
3¹ - (4−1)²

A 5
B 4
C 75
D 72

Answer 1

-6

Explanation:

1. Simplify 4 - 1 to 3.


`3^(1) - 3^(2)`

2. Use rule of one
`x^(1) = x`.


`3-3^(2)`

3. Simplify
`3^(2)` to 9.


`3-9`

4. The solution would be -6

-6

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