Question

If x=12 and y=3, what is the value of x−y2?

6
18
3
81

Answer 1

18..... 12-3= 9 9(2)= 18

6....... 12-(3x2)= 12-6=6

Answer 2

6 OR 3. Read explanation

Explanation:

12-(3*2)=12-6=6

But I am guessing there may be a formatting error and you are trying to find y^2, so here goes.

12-(3^2)=12-9=3

Hope I patched up the holes. Good luck with homework :)