Question

first, evaluate the group inside the parentheses.

\\4 \cdot 3 - (9 - 7)^2 + 6 = 4 \cdot 3 - \boxed{\phantom{0}}^2 + 6\\

Explanation:

Evaluate the expression inside the parentheses

$$ 9 - 7 = 2 $$

Substitute the value back into the expression

$$ 4 \cdot 3 - (9 - 7)^2 + 6 = 4 \cdot 3 - 2^2 + 6 $$

Answer:

First, evaluate the group inside the parentheses.

\(4 \cdot 3 - (9 - 7)^2 + 6 = 4 \cdot 3 -\) <blank>2</blank>\(^2 + 6\)