Question

evaluate: 60 - 3(8 - 4)^2

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate inside parentheses

$8 - 4=4$

Step2: Calculate the exponent

$4^2 = 16$

Step3: Calculate the multiplication

$3\times16 = 48$

Step4: Calculate the subtraction

$60-48 = 12$

Answer:

12