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Evaluate a2−b4 if a=−12 and b=2. Express your answer in the simplest form.

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let's solve :


\boxed{ \boxed{ {a}^(2) - {b}^(4) }}

Plugging the values of a and b


  • ( - 12) {}^(2) - (2 ){}^(4)


  • 144 - 16


  • 128
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